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You-Form of "Try" Subjunctive Form of "Try" Looks The Same. He-Form of "Try" Subjunctive Form of "Try" Is Noticeable Here

This document provides information about the subjunctive mood in English grammar. It defines the subjunctive as using the simple form of a verb and explains that the subjunctive is used to emphasize urgency, importance or desire. It notes that the subjunctive form is only noticeable in certain verb tenses and gives examples. Finally, it lists verbs that are commonly followed by the subjunctive mood, like suggest, demand, insist, and recommend, and provides examples of sentences using these verbs and the subjunctive.

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You-Form of "Try" Subjunctive Form of "Try" Looks The Same. He-Form of "Try" Subjunctive Form of "Try" Is Noticeable Here

This document provides information about the subjunctive mood in English grammar. It defines the subjunctive as using the simple form of a verb and explains that the subjunctive is used to emphasize urgency, importance or desire. It notes that the subjunctive form is only noticeable in certain verb tenses and gives examples. Finally, it lists verbs that are commonly followed by the subjunctive mood, like suggest, demand, insist, and recommend, and provides examples of sentences using these verbs and the subjunctive.

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FORM

Use the simple form of the verb. The simple form is the infinitive without the "to."
The simple form of the verb "to go" is "go." The Subjunctive is only noticeable in
certain forms and tenses.

USE
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.

NOTICE
The Subjunctive is only noticeable in certain forms and tenses. In the examples
below, the Subjunctive is not noticeable in the you-form of the verb, but it is
noticeable in the he-form of the verb.
Examples:

You try to study often. you-form of "try"

It is important that you try to study often. Subjunctive form of "try" looks
the same.

He tries to study often. he-form of "try"

It is important that he try to study often. Subjunctive form of "try" is


noticeable here.

Note the difference of subjunctive and indicative in the following example.

She insisted that he be present. = She wanted him to be there. (directive


aspect; subjunctive)

She insisted that he was present. = She knew that he really was
there. (observation; indicative)

In the example above, you can also see that mandative subjunctive is always
used in infinitive, even if we talk about a situation in the past. Note that in
negative sentences, the auxiliary do is not used for subjunctive mood.

She insisted that he not be present.

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)
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.

Fill in the blanks below with the correct form of the verb in parentheses,
then click the "Check" button to check your answers. Negative, passive and
continuous subjunctive forms are possible. Use the "Hint" button to get a
free letter if an answer is giving you trouble.
1. It's important ______________________________________________ (John remember) to take her medicine twice a day.
2. I suggest _____________________________________________________________ (he
- read) the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle. He doesn't
want the wheels to fall off while he is riding down a hill
3. Mrs. Finkelstein demanded
________________________________________________ (heater - repair)
immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
4. It's vital _____________________________________________________ (the United
States - focus) on improving its public education system. What we do now
will affect our country for
generations to come.

5. The monk insisted __________________________________________________ (the


tourists - enter) the temple until they had removed their shoes.
6. I am not going to sit here and let her insult me. I demand
____________________________ (she immediately - apologize) for what she
just said.
7. Judy asked _____________________________________________________ (we attend)
her graduation ceremony next week.
8. Was it really necessary ____________________________________________ (I sit) there watching you the entire time you were rehearsing for the play? It
was really boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.
9. It is important to remember ______________________________________________
(Janine - think) very differently from you. She may not agree to the changes
you have made in
the organization of the company.
10. It's a little difficult to find the restaurant. I propose
___________________________ (we all - drive) together so that nobody gets lost
along the way.
11. The woman insisted ______________________________________ (the lost child
- take) to store's information desk so his parents could be paged.
12. The nutritionist recommended _____________________________________
(Sally - reduce) her daily fat intake.

13. The environmental leader felt it was extremely important that


_______________________ (the people of the city - allow) to voice their
concerns over the new hotel being built on the bay.
14. She told me _________________________________________ (the government regulate)
the airline industry. I don't know if that is true.
15. The sign at the pool recommended __________________________________
(you not swim) after eating a large meal.
16. It is necessary ______________________________________ (a life guard monitor) the summing pool while the children are taking their swimming
lessons.
17. The sun is scorching today. I suggest ______________________________ (you
- put) on sunblock immediately before you get a sun burn.
18. John insists ____________________________________________ (Sarah - invite)
to the wedding; otherwise he will not attend.
19. I think it's an interesting fact ____________________________________ (she come)

from Estonia.
20. It is imperative _________________________________________ (the world work) towards a solution to global warming before the weather patterns of
the world are
disrrupted irreparably.

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