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[Anonymous]

Are these all OK and do they have basically the same meaning?

1. He asked me if I would drink a tea.
2. He asked me to drink a tea.
3. He suggested drinking a tea.
4. He suggested my drinking a tea.

Thanks.

[Rusty]

Are these all OK and do they have basically the same meaning?

1. He asked me if I would drink a tea.
2. He asked me to drink a tea.
3. He suggested drinking a tea.
4. He suggested my drinking a tea.

Thanks.

1. He asked me if I would drink a tea.
2. He asked me to drink a tea.
3. He suggested drinking a tea.
4. He suggested my drinking a tea.
It is more common to say, "a cup of tea" (England) or "a glass of tea" (America) than to say "a tea." It is common to say, "drink tea" without "a."
1, 3 and 4 have basically the same meaning. They are suggestions. 2. is a request.