Hi ruplun ,ruplun wrote:THE significance of subjunctive "that" when and logic of using it
I presume that you arev asking about the usage of word "that". The below are some concepts that i know , hope those are helpful to you .
One can expect Subjunctive Mood in two forms :-
1] HYPOTHETICAL Subjunctive -- Unlikely or unreal conditions
2] COMMAND Subjunctive
Moving on to COMMAND Subjunctive [abr CS]as it involves the use of THAT .
The CS is used with certain Bossy Verbs such as require , recommend etc.
It is imperative that the citizen follows the traffic rules .
It is imperative that the citizen follow the traffic rules .
This form is also known as BARE FORM.
Use the base form of verb (eat , write , bring etc) after the bossy verb + that irrespective of subject being singular or plural.
Bossy Verb + THAT + Subject + Command Subjunctive
Certain more complications further :-
------ Some bossy verbs such as want one CANNOT use CS , but rather an infinitive
to + Bare Form
------- 1] CS can be also be used with nouns derived from bossy verbs such as a demand or a request
2] Also used with Adjectives such as advisable , important etc .
------- Never use should with subjunctive .
Courtesy : MGMAT Notes .
Quoting an OG example :-
The report recommended that the hospital should eliminate unneeded beds, expensive services should be consolidated, and use space in other hospitals.
(A) should eliminate unneeded beds, expensive services should be consolidated, and use space in other hospitals
(B) should eliminate unneeded beds, expensive services should be consolidated, and other hospitals' space be used
(C) should eliminate unneeded beds, expensive services should be consolidated, and to use space in other hospitals
(0) eliminate unneeded beds, consolidate expensive services, and other hospitals' space used
(E) eliminate unneeded beds, consolidate expensive services, and use space in other hospitals
You see as per the rules we cannot use SHOULd so eliminated all options with should .
Next step left with D and E . In D as highlighted the verbs used must be Bare form but the last verb violates the condition . IN E all the verbs are parallel and in the required BAre form .
Leaving you with a question to solve :-
Before they will consider a settlement, the striking teachers demand that the school board fire the substitute teachers and establishes payment scales guaranteeing cost of living increases.
A And establishes payment scales guaranteeing cost of living increases.
B And to establish payment scales that would guarantee cost of living increases
C And establishes payment scales to guarantee cost of living increases.
D. And establish payment scales to guarantee cost of living increases
E. To establish payment scales that would guarantee cost of living increases
Shoot your queries for more inputs.
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