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Are all the three sentences correct or only the first one?

1. I suggested that he (should) do it.
2. I suggested that he ought to do it.
3. I suggested that he could do it.
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Are all the three sentences correct or only the first one?

1. I suggested that he (should) do it.
2. I suggested that he ought to do it.
3. I suggested that he could do it.
All are correct.
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