Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I suggested that he goes to the doctor immediate…

Question

Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:

I suggested that he goes to the doctor immediately .

1. A. go to doctor at once
2. B. should goes to the doctor
3. C. go to the doctor immediately (Correct answer)
4. D. should have go to the doctor

Correct Answer

Option C — go to the doctor immediately

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is go to the doctor immediately.

Key Points

• Suggest takes the subjunctive in a that-clause: *suggest that + subject + base verb*.
• The base form is go, regardless of the subject, so "that he goes" is wrong.
• Should may optionally be inserted ("suggested that he should go"), but "should goes" and "should have go" are both ungrammatical.

Additional Information

• Verbs triggering the subjunctive: suggest, recommend, demand, insist, propose, request, urge, order, advise (that), along with adjectival phrases such as *it is essential/necessary/vital that*.
• The subjunctive base form does not change for person or number: "The board demanded that he resign", "It is essential that she be informed."
• Note that suggest does not take an object plus infinitive — "suggested him to go" is a common error and always wrong.