I think it necessary that we (should) drink enough water every day.

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diamondcutter

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I think it necessary that we should drink enough water every day.
I think it necessary that we drink enough water every day.
(By me)

I’d like to know if both sentences are correct.
 

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I think it necessary is not correct.

I think it is necessary that we drink enough water every day.
I think it is necessary to drink enough water every day.
 

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They're unnatural and unnecessarily wordy. Why do you need to use such a complicated sentence to say "It's important to drink enough water every day"?
 
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