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Latest post Tue, Jul 7 2009 6:20 PM by Velimir. 2 replies.
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Velimir  +  810266 Tue, 07 Jul 09 01:01 PM
Hello everyone,

I have a question relating the structures where the verb like "recommend", "advise", "suggest" and similar introduce the dependent clauses with the subjunctive form employed. Here's an example:

1. "His doctor recommended he be off work for the next 2 weeks to rest."

I wonder if the structure with "for + object" below is preferred to subjunctive in the above sentence, in common conversation:

2. "His doctor recommended for him to be off work for the next 2 weeks to rest"

I'd like if someone would give another possible rephrase of the sentence.

Thank you for the help
Best answer by Mister Micawber  +  810362 Tue, 07 Jul 09 03:22 PM
No, #2 is no good.  You could use this:


His doctor recommended that he should be off work for the next 2 weeks to rest.

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Velimir  +  810434 Tue, 07 Jul 09 06:20 PM

Thank you for the answer Mr.Micawber.

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