Verbs of suggestion


[DEL: I suggest (you) to send the ukulele to the above address. :DEL]   L


                                Verb general for a specific person

                                              DRISPRP


Demand             ----                       (that) s.b    + INF. (without to)

Recommend      (doing s.th)        (that) s.b    + INF.

Insist                  (on doing it)       (that) s.b    + INF.

Suggest              (doing it)            (that) s.b    + INF.

Prefer                 to do it                (that) s.b    + INF.

Request              -----                      (that) s.b    + INF.

Propose              doing it              (that) s.b    + INF.


BONUS! This construction [(that) s.b    + INF.] also works with impersonal constructions like:


It is essential                       (that) s.b    + INF.

It is crucial for DIFA          (that) s.b    + INF.

It is necessary                      (that) s.b    + INF.



Examples of how to use these verbs for telling a specific person what to do:


We are hungry!


I suggest            (that)         Clair order pancakes with chocolate chips.

I request            (that)         Suzanne NOT order American style pizza.


I demand           (that)         the food delivery arrive within 30 minutes.

I recommended          (that)         the delivery guy (should) use a fast car.