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"I suggest" vs "I suggest that"

Both 'I suggest' and 'I suggest that' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I suggest' is used when the suggestion is followed by a verb or action directly. 'I suggest that' is used when the suggestion is followed by a clause or a full sentence.

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

I suggest

This phrase is correct when the suggestion is followed by a verb or action directly.

Use 'I suggest' when you want to make a suggestion followed by a verb or action directly.

Examples:

  • I suggest we go to the park.
  • I suggest you try the new restaurant.
  • I suggest we leave early.
  • I suggest she reads the book.
  • I suggest he takes the train.

Alternatives:

  • I recommend
  • I propose
  • I advise

I suggest that

This phrase is correct when the suggestion is followed by a clause or a full sentence.

Use 'I suggest that' when you want to make a suggestion followed by a clause or a full sentence.

Examples:

  • I suggest that we go to the park.
  • I suggest that you try the new restaurant.
  • I suggest that we leave early.
  • I suggest that she reads the book.
  • I suggest that he takes the train.

Alternatives:

  • I recommend that
  • I propose that
  • I advise that

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