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Can any native speaker of British English help me? (suggests vs. will suggest)



 
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Can any native speaker of British English help me? (suggests vs. will suggest) #1 (permalink) Wed Mar 12, 2008 14:22 pm   Can any native speaker of British English help me? (suggests vs. will suggest)
 

1. He [suggests/will suggest] that she should leave the house at once.
2. He [suggests/will suggest] that she shall leave the house at once.

#1 is correct. Is #2 also acceptable in British English?

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Can any native speaker of British English help me? (suggests vs. will suggest) #2 (permalink) Wed Mar 12, 2008 14:48 pm   Can any native speaker of British English help me? (suggests vs. will suggest)
 

Hi,

Quote:
she shall leave the house at once.


Here you need the subjunctive form: 'She leave the house ...'

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