Subjuntive

Subjunctive
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.
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 incertain 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 studyoften. Subjunctive form of "try" is noticeable here.
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 hisresearch paper before the end of the month.
* Donna requested Frank come to the party.
* The teacher insists that her students be on time.
Expressions Followed by the Subjunctive
The Subjunctive is used after the following expressions:
It is best (that)
It is crucial (that)
It is desirable (that)
It is essential (that)
It is imperative (that)
It is important (that)
It is recommended(that)
It is urgent (that)
It is vital (that)
It is a good idea (that)
It is a bad idea (that)
Examples:
* It is crucial that you be there before Tom arrives.
* It is important she attend the meeting.
* It is recommended that he take a gallon of water with him if he wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
Negative, Continuous and Passive Forms of Subjunctive
TheSubjunctive can be used in negative, continuous and passive forms.
Negative Examples:
* The boss insisted that Sam not be at the meeting.
* The company asked that employees not accept personal phone calls during business hours.
* I suggest that you not take the job without renegotiating the salary.

Passive Examples:
* Jake recommended that Susan be hired immediately.
* Christinedemanded that I be allowed to take part in the negotiations.
* We suggested that you be admitted to the organization.
Continuous Examples:
* It is important that you be standing there when he gets off the plane.
* It is crucial that a car be waiting for the boss when the meeting is over.
* I propose that we all be waiting in Tim's apartment when he gets home.

Subjunctive MoodThe subjunctive mood is the verb form used to express a command, a wish, a suggestion or a condition that is contrary to fact.
Examples:

I was in your position two years ago. (not in the subjunctive mood)
If I were in your position, I would do the same. (subjunctive mood)
     
    a condition contrary to fact

The following verbs often attract the subjunctive mood: ask, command, demand,insist, order, recommend, suggest and wish.

Examples:

I wish it were still in use. (subjunctive mood - "it was" becomes "it were")
The board recommended that the motion be passed immediately. (subjunctive mood - "motion is passed" becomes "motion be passed")
She suggests that Mark work full time from Saturday. (subjunctive mood - "Mark works" becomes "Mark work")  
 
The followingadjectives often attract the subjunctive mood: crucial, essential, important, imperative and necessary.

Examples:

It is imperative that the game begin at once. (subjunctive mood - "game begins" becomes "game begin")

Interactive example:
 
He said it was essential that Johan guard the box. [show me the subjunctive mood] |
Through common usage, the non-subjunctive forms of verbs are...