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Essential Subjunctive Verbs List

The document discusses when to use the subjunctive mood in English. It is used after expressions that emphasize urgency or importance, such as "I suggest that he study" or "It is essential that we be there." It then lists common verbs like "advise" and "recommend" followed by the subjunctive, as well as expressions like "it is crucial that" and "it is vital that" also followed by the subjunctive. Examples are provided to illustrate the subjunctive construction.

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Essential Subjunctive Verbs List

The document discusses when to use the subjunctive mood in English. It is used after expressions that emphasize urgency or importance, such as "I suggest that he study" or "It is essential that we be there." It then lists common verbs like "advise" and "recommend" followed by the subjunctive, as well as expressions like "it is crucial that" and "it is vital that" also followed by the subjunctive. Examples are provided to illustrate the subjunctive construction.

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The Subjunctive is used to emphasize urgency or importance.

It is used
after certain expressions (see below).
Examples:
I suggest that he study.
Is it essential that we be there?
Don recommended that you join the committee.
Verbs Followed by the Subjunctive
The Subjunctive is used after the following verbs:
to advise (that)
to command (that)
to desire (that)
to propose (that)
to request (that)

to ask (that)
to demand (that)
to insist (that)
to recommend (that)
to suggest (that) to urge (that)

Examples:
Dr. Smith asked that Mark submit his research paper before the end
of the month.
Donna requested Frank come to the party.
The teacher insists that her students be on time.
Expressions Followed by the Subjunctive
The Subjunctive is used after the following expressions:
It is best (that)
It is desirable (that)
It is imperative (that)
It is recommended (that)
It is vital (that)
It is a bad idea (that)

It is crucial (that)
It is essential (that)
It is important (that)
It is urgent (that)
It is a good idea (that)

Examples:
It is crucial that you be there before Tom arrives.
It is important she attend the meeting.
It is recommended that he take a gallon of water with him if he
wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

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