Subjunctives
Some verbs , nouns and expressions require a subjunctive. A subjunctive is a change in the usual form of the verb. A subjunctive is often a verb word in english.
Problem 1 : Importance ~ Subjunctive verbs
Remember that the following verbs are used before that and the verb word clause to express importance
ask
demand
desire
insist
prefer
propose
recommend
request
require
suggest
urge
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Structure : S + V + that + S + verb word
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Expression : Mr. Ali prefers that she speak with him personally
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Avoid using a present or past verb instead of verb word. Avoid using a modal before the verbword
Note : The verb insist may be used in non-subjunctive patterns in the past tense. For instance : He insisted that I was wrong
Examples :
Incorrect :The doctor suggested that she will not smoke
Correct : The doctor suggested that she not smoke
incorrect : She insisted that they should give her a receipt
Correct : She insisted that they give her a receipt
Problem 2 : Importance ~ nouns derived from subjunctive verbs
Remember that the following nouns are used in this pattern :
demand
insistence
preference
proposal
recommendation
request
requirement
suggestion
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Structure : noun + that + S + verb word
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Expression : The recommendation that we be evaluated was approved
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Avoid using a present or past verb instead of a verb word. Avoid using a modal before the verb word,
Example :
Incorrect : He complied with the requirement that all graduate students in education should write a thesis.
Correct : He complied with the requirement that all graduate students in education write a thesis.
Incorrect : She ignored the suggestion that she gets more exercise.
Correct : She ignored the suggestion that she get more exercise.
Problem 3 : Importance ~ impersonal expressions
Remember that the following adjectives are used in impersonal expressions
essential
imperative
important
necessary
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Structure : It is + adjective + infinitive
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Expression : It is important to verify the data
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Structure : It is + adjective + that + S + verb word
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Expression : It is important that the data be verified
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Avoid using a present verb instead of a verb word. Avoid using a modal before the verb word.
Examples :
Incorrect : It is not necessary that u must take an entrance examination to be admitted to an american university
Correct : It is not necessary to take an entrance examination to be admitted to an american university
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It is not necessary that u take an entrance examination to be admitted to an american university
Incorrect : It is imperative that u are on time
Correct : It is imperative to be on time
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It is imperative that u be on time