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FC: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 37; Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:13 pm; Thanked: 3 times; GMAT Score:690

by FC » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:54 am

Guys & Girls,

I am a little bit confused on this "command mood" topic.

According to the MGMAT SC book, the bossy verb "request" has ONLY one form ON THE GMAT: "REQUEST THAT HE DO".
However, my GMAT instructor said that both forms are correct ,ie, REQUEST HIM TO DO is also correct.

So, should I stick with the book rule or my instructor is correct ?

Thanks !!!

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by loveusonu » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:48 am

I think both are correct but in GMAT you wil never face a Delima to elimate based on these 2.

Sonu
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capnx: Master | Next Rank: 500 Posts; Posts: 268; Joined: Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:22 amFollowed by: 1 member; Thanked: 19 times; GMAT Score:700

by capnx » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:35 pm

the rule is
subjunctive: "command/request/order + that + noun + bare verb"
(The judge ordered that he be locked up).

infinitive: "command/request/order + noun + infinitive"
(The judge ordered him to be locked up).

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by tanviet » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:08 pm

OG 10 offers questions in which "require" can be used in following cases

require somebody to do something

require that somebody do(be) something-- (do is infinitive without to)

require of somebody something. This dose exist.

I do not know "request" but if you can remember the cases with "require" to attack a question with "request"

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FC: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 37; Joined: Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:13 pm; Thanked: 3 times; GMAT Score:690

by FC » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:38 am

Thanks guys for the response, but it is very clear in the MGMAT SC book the with "request" you must use "that". I wish Stacey could answer this one...

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