3. THE SUBJUNCTIVE
I recommended that she not go to the
concert.
I suggested that she see a doctor.
4. THE SUBJUNCTIVE
The teacher demands that we be on time.
I insisted that he pay me the money.
It is important that they be told the truth.
5. THE SUBJUNCTIVE
It is used to indicate urgency,
necessity, advisability,
desirability, or importance.
In the noun clause, use the
base form of the verb.
6. THE SUBJUNCTIVE
Common Verbs
advise recommend
ask request urge
demand suggest direct
insist command
require
propose order
prefer
7. THE SUBJUNCTIVE
Adjectives
critical important
essential imperative
necessary vital
advisable urgent
desirable mandatory
8. THE SUBJUNCTIVE: PRACTICE
Answer these questions with the
subjunctive.
• What is something that your parents
insist you do?
• Where do you recommend I buy a bus
pass?
• What do you suggest I do this coming
weekend?