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Subjunctive Flo-Jo Week 1
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Flo-Jo examples The manager insisted she be allowed to attend the meeting. The present subjunctive has the same form as the infinitive. I wish he were more reliable. The subjunctive form of the verb to be is were.
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Where can you come across them? Phrases – Long live the queen! – God bless America! – Heven help us! – If need be (we can send you the money). Wish-clauses – Sometimes I wish I were an angel … After verbs to suggest / propose / recommend … – He suggested that a petition be drawn up.
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American English likes subjunctive in: Dr. Smith asked that Mark submit his research paper before the end of the month. Donna requested Frank come to the party. The teacher insists that her students be on time. http://www.helpforenglish.cz/article/2010041201-konjunktiv-v- anglictine-the-subjunctive-mood
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