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AmE Several verbs (suggest, recommend, ask, etc) require the subjunctive after them: I suggested she go to the library. BrE The subjunctive is avoided in such constructions, and the should + infinitive is used: I suggested she should go to the library. or ordinary present and past...

CalifJim wrote: I avoid answering ... You just did " src="../emoticons/emotion-2.gif">Avoid or answer? I tried responding to the phrasal verb thread and got into some technical difficulties. For some reason, it wouldn't let me post. And then I just forgot about it and never tried again as I...

I avoid answering ... You just did "> Avoid or answer? I tried responding to the phrasal verb thread and got into some technical difficulties. For some reason, it wouldn't let me post. And then I just forgot about it and never tried again as I got involved in some other...

CalifJim wrote:I avoid answering any posts on punctuation because of this. CJ You just did What does 'seat-of-the-pants' mean, CJ? I used to use periods/full stops too. I just changed as modern English doesn't seem to require them. In fact, I think modern English has far less punctuation...