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Subjunctive in Fixed Expressions and Verbs and Expressions followed by the Subjunctive
Some fixed expressions in subjunctive:
- Bless you!
- God bless America!
- God save the Queen.
- Long live the President!
- Heaven forbid!
- Heaven help us!
Verbs Followed by the Subjunctive
The Subjunctive is used after the following verbs:
to advise (that)
to ask (that)
to command (that)
to demand (that)
to desire (that)
to insist (that)
to propose (that)
to recommend (that)
to request (that)
to suggest (that)
to urge (that)
Example:
- Dr. Smith asked that Mark submit his research paper before the end of the month.
Expressions Followed by the Subjunctive
The Subjunctive is used after the following expressions:
It is best (that)
It is crucial (that)
It is desirable (that)
It is essential (that)
It is imperative (that)
It is important (that)
It is recommended (that)
It is urgent (that)
It is vital (that)
It is a good idea (that)
It is a bad idea (that)
Example:
- It is crucial that you be there before Tom arrives.
Sources:
English Club (2024) Subjunctive on EnglishClub.com on https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/subjunctive.php
Englishpage.com (2024) Subjunctive in Learn English at Englishpage.com on https://www.englishpage.com/minitutorials/subjunctive.html
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