Subjunctive: I suggest (Mary + to reschedule) the meeting for next week.
I suggest that Mary reschedule the meeting for next week.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: She requested (Mark + to assist) her with the project.
She requested that Mark assist her with the project.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: The doctor recommended (Sarah + to take) the medication with food.
The doctor recommended that Sarah take the medication with food.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: She insisted (John + to apologize) for his mistake.
She insisted that John apologize for his mistake.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: The protesters demanded (the law + to change) immediately.
The protesters demanded that the law be changed immediately.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: Dad asked (she + to arrive) early for the event.
Dad asked that she arrive early for the event.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: I advise (you + to be present) at the meeting tomorrow.
I advise that you be present at the meeting tomorrow.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: She commanded (her colleague + to attend) the meeting promptly.
She commanded that her colleague attend the meeting promptly.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: The general ordered (Petter + to stand) ready for battle.
The general ordered that Petter stand ready for battle.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
Subjunctive: The committee proposed (the new policy + to take effect) immediately.
The committee proposed that the new policy take effect immediately.
Why use the subjunctive?
In formal contexts or to bring clarity when the second clause is long.
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Adjectives96
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Phrasal Verbs70
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Connectors39
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Nouns289
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Onomatopoeia14
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Verbs253
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Keyboard18
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Self adjectives14
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Adverbs13
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Present participle8
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Past participle10
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Grammar9
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Uncountable words25
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Forming phrasal verbs58
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Classes with Paul112
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Plural-only nouns5
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Emoticons19
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Subjunctive10
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Plural form foreign words11
