grammer

1. Subjunctive is used in a noun clause that
follows certain verbs and expressions. The
subjunctive is used in its simple form only (“be” or
“verb base”). It doesn’t have present, past, or
future forms. The negative form of subjunctives is
“not + simple form”.
The following are certain verbs and expressions
followed by subjunctives.
• Suggest
• Insist
• Recommend
• Request
• Advise
• Demand
• Propose
• Ask

2. Notes :
1. The words “suggest”, “recommend”, “advise”,
“propose” can be used to suggest. When we
suggest a person do an action, we can use a
“that-clause”. In formal situations, “that” is
often left out.
Example: I suggest (that) you come here
around 2 o’clock.
2. “Should” is also possible after words “suggest”
and “recommend”.
Example: I suggest (that) you should visit a
dentist.

3. Now, see the following pattern and examples.
Subject Verb Verb Verb
Sofia
Mr. Riki
Mrs. Anita
The Principal
suggest
recommends
advised
Insists
that
that
that
that
Bagus board the bus soon.
Arya apply for the scholarship.
her students not be late to submit their work.
the students join community service.

4. In the dialogs in Activity 9, Mrs. Rita asks,
“Can I get you some water?” to offer Dewi a
drink. Then, Andi asks, “Would you Iced tea
or coffee?” to offer something to Dewi. The
words ‘can’ and ‘would’ are modals. We can
use modals to make offers. A modal is always
followed by a verb base.

5. The following are several modals which
can be used to offer and the examples.
Modal Examples
Can/Could • Can I help you?
• Could I get you a drink?
May • May I help you?
• You may use my cell phone.
Will • Will you drop by my house?
• I’ii turn on the TV for you.
Would • Would you like a rice bowl?
Shall • Shall we take all the boxes
for you?