to recommend + verb + ing

to recommend + that + pronoun
  • CORRECT:  He recommended going to San Francisco instead of NYC. 
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  • INCORRECT:  He recommended me going to San Francisco instead of NYC.

EXAMPLES:

  1. Can you recommend a good Italian restaurant in New York City?

  2. Can you indicate a good Italian restaurant in New York City?  INCORRECT

  3. I recommend that you study English at least three times a week.

  4. I recommend studying English three times a week.

  5. The Doctor recommended that I rest and drink lots of liquids.

  6. My friend recommended that I move to Atlanta because of all the good jobs.

  7. I recommend that you practice speaking English before your trip to Dallas.

  8. She recommended practicing English before my trip to Dallas.

  9. Who recommended me?

  10. What wine would you recommend I buy for Christmas?

  11. Would you please recommend a good, but inexpensive restaurant near here?

  12. Will you recommend that he be fired from the hospital staff?


that = optional 

SEE:  to suggest