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! subjunctive ! the subjunctive is usually used after two structure.. 1)the verbs:ask/demand/desire/insist /prefer/require/recommend/suggest+that........... 2)the expressions::it is best/crucial/desirable/essential/imperative/important+that..... Note::1)use a simple form of the verb or verb word....like go..sing....talk for all persons and tenses 2)avoid using a present or past tense verb instead of a verb word.... Examples.. 1)Jack prefers that she speak English (not speaks) 2)I propose that the vote be secret ballot (not is) 3)it is essential that she be present,(not will be or is) 4)the law requires that everyone have his car checked (not everyone has his car)
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 08:03:52 +0000

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