Subjunctive

Posted by Tara Benwell on November 6, 2010
Example:Josef requests that members read the photo guidelines before uploading photos to the MyEC gallery.Tara asks that writers comment regularly on each other's blogs.Learn more about the subjunctive verb form here.

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  • Tara Benwell November 26, 2010 14:48
    You probably need to use the past tense for 1 and 2. I "suggested" ,I "asked". For #3 She "insists".
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    • nida November 27, 2010 1:32
      Thanks a lot Frank for correcting my mistakes. This is very helpful for me.

      Thanks again for this wonderful act of kindness!
  • Achan Malaka November 26, 2010 4:24
    Tara recommends all members of My EC participate in monthly writing challenge.
    • Tara Benwell > Achan Malaka November 26, 2010 14:49
      Great! Don't forget to use an article or a plural form: "in the monthly writing challenge" or "in monthly writing challenges".
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    • Tara Benwell November 29, 2010 1:49
      "intend"
    • Tara Benwell November 23, 2010 14:58
      Great examples and links! Thank you!

      Check the first verb in the Rabab example. I suspect it's just a typo. You seem to have the hang of the subjunctive.
    • Tara Benwell November 29, 2010 1:49
      Great!
  • nida November 23, 2010 6:15
    1. If she were my sister, I would slap her on such a bad behavior.

    2. Your mother says that you be free on dinner time.

    3. Teacher orders that students be on time for examination.

    4. If I were rich, I would go to the best university in the world.

    5. She behaves as if she were a princess.

    6. If I were in your place, I would love to go holidays.

    7. Teacher Insists that pupils work hard to pass the exam.

    8. MyEC administration demands that members post their original writings instead of pirated ones.

    9. If you were in the competition, you would be the winner.

    10. Doctors recommend frequent hand washing so that we stay healthy.
    • nida > nida November 23, 2010 6:17
      #6. If I were in your place, I would love to go on holidays.
    • Tara Benwell > nida November 23, 2010 14:59
      Great examples Nida! Check #2. I'm not exactly sure what you mean. Also you need "The" before "teacher".
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