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I recommendations

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "I recommendations" is not correct in English.
It seems to be a mix-up of "I recommend" or "my recommendations." Example: "I have some recommendations for improving your presentation."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

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Recommendations with level of evidence A are mostly concentrated in class I, but only 245 of 1305 class I recommendations have level of evidence A (median, 19%).Recommendations issued in current ACC/AHA clinical practice guidelines are largely developed from lower levels of evidence or expert opinion.

We compared the prevalence of ILRs actually implanted (indicated by the physician investigator) and that estimated using restricted criteria based on Class I recommendations of the recently published EHRA and ESC guidelines.

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Europace

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Similar Expressions

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It gives an I recommendation in situations in which the evidence is insufficient to determine net benefit.

In that survey, there was only one narrow Type I recommendation, but the overall score was 97 out of 100.

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The New York Times

Fig. 1 BROAD-RSI recommendation workflow.

Fig. 6 Overview of BROAD-RSI recommendation process.

Overview of BROAD-RSI recommendation process is shown in Fig. 6.

ADA, A-level recommendation; ACC/AHA, class I recommendation (level of evidence A).

For UA/NSTEMI, morphine use was downgraded to a Class IIa recommendation, but remains a class I recommendation for STEMI.

Thus the Phase I/II recommendation was in some sense both a scientific and a political compromise.

C (moderate) i. Recommendations for future research: Important end points in studies of SMBG should include, at a minimum, hemoglobin A1c (Hband) and frequency of hypoglycemic episodes to ascertain whether improved meters enable patients to achieve better glucose control.

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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use grammatically correct phrases such as "I recommend", "My recommendations are", or "Here are my recommendations".

Common error

Do not use "I recommendations" as it is grammatically incorrect. Ensure you use the correct verb form or possessive adjective.

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Digital Humanist | Computational Linguist | CEO @Ludwig.guru

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Linguistic Context

The phrase "I recommendations" functions incorrectly as it attempts to combine a subject pronoun directly with a noun, rather than using a verb form. As Ludwig AI indicates, this construction does not adhere to standard English grammar.

Expression frequency: Rare

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "I recommendations" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. Ludwig AI indicates that this phrase is not standard English. Correct alternatives include "I recommend", "My recommendations are", or "Here are my recommendations", depending on the context. While sources like The New York Times and The Guardian provide examples where this phrase appears (or something close to it), they are likely unintentional errors or informal speech that should not be emulated in formal writing. Always ensure grammatical correctness to effectively communicate your suggestions.

FAQs

What is the correct way to offer recommendations personally?

Why is "I recommendations" considered incorrect?

The phrase "I recommendations" incorrectly uses a pronoun directly followed by a noun, rather than a verb (like "recommend") or a possessive adjective (like "my").

What can I say instead of "I recommendations" in a formal setting?

In formal settings, use phrases such as "I propose", "my suggestions include", or "I advise".

How can I soften a recommendation to make it more polite?

You can use phrases like "I would recommend" to make your recommendation sound less direct and more considerate.

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