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which recommend vs which recommends

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Which recommend' is used when referring to plural nouns, while 'which recommends' is used when referring to singular nouns.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1543 views

which recommend

This phrase is correct when referring to plural nouns.

Use 'which recommend' when the subject is a plural noun, and you are asking for recommendations related to it.

Examples:

  • I have several books, which recommend different study techniques.
  • Indeed, I can only endorse its conclusions, which recommend, and I quote: 'radically changing the European Union's trade policies'.
  • I therefore find the two amendments from the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance, which recommend more than the minimum, regrettable.
  • I would though like to ask for two types of amendment: those which recommend a logo.
  • Madam President, we have had two reports from two committees which recommend applying Solvency II to occupational pension systems.
  • Taking into account these conditions, I firmly support proposals 71 and 72 which recommend a 'congestion' factor should not be included in the directive.
  • The report adopted today includes amendments tabled by me, which recommend consolidating the ability to manage the pre-accession funds supplied by the European Union and support the implementation of the reforms required as part of the accession process.
  • Mr President, Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I wish to start with the observation that we have six reports, all of which recommend discharge - with the exception of one part in Mrs Morgan's report, which we have already discussed.
  • I appreciate initiatives which recommend the promotion of agricultural diversity and the use of traditional and ecological agriculture.

Alternatives:

  • that recommend
  • which are recommended

which recommends

This phrase is correct when referring to singular nouns.

Use 'which recommends' when the subject is a singular noun, and you are asking for a recommendation related to it.

Examples:

  • I have a book, which recommends a specific diet plan.
  • I support this report which recommends that the rules regarding the Computerised Reservation Systems used by high street travel agents to book airline tickets are simplified and modernised.
  • Hence our amendment which recommends postponement of discharge for Parliament's budget and which has given the Secretary-General a list of queries which we expect to be answered by 15 May.
  • Another example is the Commission's annual growth analysis, which recommends raising the legal retirement age by linking it to life expectancy.
  • I am voting in favour of Mr Becsey's report which recommends higher rates of excise duty on tobacco products.
  • Mr President, the Commission welcomes Mr Garriga Polledo's report, which recommends greater international monetary and financial cooperation.
  • which recommends the establishment of a model code of conduct backed by a European enforcement mechanism,
  • I voted in favour of this report, which recommends that this proposal be adopted.
  • Unfortunately, under pressure from the United States, the Council has decided to propose a resolution which recommends that the ICAO only pursue emissions trading and, therefore, disregard the other options.
  • In the USA concern about hedge funds has prompted a report by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission which recommends more explicit means of regulation and registration of participants.
  • I would particularly refer to Paragraph 28 of the joint motion for a resolution which recommends the use of anti-terrorism clauses in agreements between the EU and third countries as instruments to fight terrorism.
  • I voted in favour of this report, which recommends public policies in favour of childcare that are a step in the right direction.
  • Mr President, I have voted in favour of the Capoulas Santos report and of Amendment 186, which recommends a franchise of EUR 10000 for the modulation.
  • I am referring to point 46, which recommends a definition to be laid down for national minorities at a European level, on the basis of Council of Europe Recommendation 1201 (1993).
  • Just yesterday, right here in Strasbourg, the College of Commissioners adopted a report which recommends the initiation of an excessive deficit procedure with regard to a Member State, Italy.
  • We cannot support paragraph 1 f, indent 2, which recommends to the Council that it go some way towards harmonising national legislation governing the gathering and assessment of evidence.
  • In line with this thinking and as part of the e-Europe plan, which recommends general broadband use for electronic communications, the EESC would point out that 20 % of the population of the EU of Fifteen are currently denied access to such services.
  • The Commission communication, which recommends introducing the so-called open method of coordination as a staging post on the road to complete convergence of the Member States' asylum policies, denies to all intents and purposes the spirit of humanity which should underpin asylum arrangements.
  • This is the basis of Amendment No 8, which recommends that checks should be the same for imported products and harmonised for Community products.
  • That is inappropriate in the way it sets in stone a certain approach when it comes to structural measures, and we believe that the Commission proposal, which recommends the co-funding of such compensation, is quite clearly to be preferred.
  • I am voting for this resolution, which recommends the implementation of the Association and Stabilisation Agreement with the EU, but regrets that the Council is not considering the opening of negotiations as recommended by the Commission.

Alternatives:

  • that recommends
  • which is recommended

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