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tommy1996
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what is right? Why don �t you use this computer? -> I suggest ..................................... 1/ I suggest using this computer. 2/ I suggest (that) you (should) use this computer. Thanks |
21 Jan 2018
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FrauSue
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For me, both of your options sound fine, but I would tend to use (2) without the words in parentheses. |
21 Jan 2018
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[email protected]
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As FrauSue says, all correct but number 2 without brackets is the most natural in normal circumstances |
21 Jan 2018
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letalex
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both are correct, with or without the words in brackets. The use of gerund indicates that the speaker is also included in the action. That is ,by saying "I suggest using " you mean that you will also use the computer. Hope I helped! |
22 Jan 2018
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yanogator
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I disagree with letalex. To me, "I suggest using..." doesn �t imply anything about the speaker. Bruce |
22 Jan 2018
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redcamarocruiser
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I agree with Bruce. If you want to include the speaker, you could use the pronoun �we �. I suggest we use the computer. I suggest we begin by using the computer. |
22 Jan 2018
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fatima24
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what about: I suggest him to use that computer? |
23 Jan 2018
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yanogator
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No, fatima24. That won �t work. You can �t use "I suggest - person - infinitive" Bruce |
24 Jan 2018
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