The Subjunctive

The Subjunctive

(Υποτακτική)

We use it to express OBLIGATION, IMPORTANCE or ATTENTION.

• We use it in that clauses which follow certain verbs, adjectives and nouns.

• The form DOES NOT CHANGE in the THIRD SINGULAR person.

• They are more common in American English (AmE). In British English (BrE) should + bare infinitive is more usual.

a. after certain verbs: advise, ask, demand, insist, order, propose, recommend, require, request suggest

The lecturer insists that we be on time.

I propose that Max not attend the conference.

She requested that the child be named after her mother.

b. afer certain adjectives: advisable, anxious, certain, desirable, eager, essential, important, necessary, preferable, vital

It is vital that he attend the conference.

It is important that she be informed immediately. (passive)

c. after certain nouns: idea, order, proposal, recommendation, request, suggestion

The recommendation was that the money be invested until she reached the age of 18. (passive)

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It is imperative that each and every soldier .... orders.

• follows

• following

• follow

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He insisted that he ..... for my ticket.

• paid

• pay

• pays

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It is important that these pills ..... after meals.

• were taken

• are taken

• be taken

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It was the recommendation of the judge that the case ..... .

• be reopened

• are reopened

• will be reopened

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The chairman proposed that women ..... into the organization as full members.

• be admitted

• admitted

• are admitted

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He demanded that no one else ..... access to the files.

• granted

• be granted

• will be granted

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It is vital that a doctor ..... up to date with new developments.

• kept

• keep

• are kept