Are those correct? Yes. Is it called "subjunctive"? Yes. Do we use only with some expressions and verbs? Yes. Can I say: She does not insist that he talk to her boss. Yes. CJ

It is recommended that she talk to her boss. The police officer demands that he open his suitcase. Are those correct? Is it called "subjunctive"? In what situation do we use it? Do we use only with some expressions and verbs

But sometimes they can be changed to noun clause. Yes. "I want Carol to go" = "I want that Carol should go" Apparently, on website this is what it says. Why doesn't this sentence work? It works for me. It was quite common

I'm a little a bit confused about English infinitives. At first, I thought they strictly meant the "thought" of an action. But sometimes they can be changed to noun clause. "I want Carol to go" = "I want that Carol

Example 1 I was wondering if I send the original s document s , how long will it take before I get them back. I was wondering if I sent the origina l s document s , how long will it take before I get them back. Example 2 The Original Documents

Hi, Soloist. Thanks for joining us. Welcome to English Forums. Sometimes specific instructions are given with an assignment, and the only problem is that they weren't followed. We can't always tell. 1. (Note spelling of

These sentences are trying to use the subjunctive mood of the verb "be". You can read the complete section on the subjunctive in wikipedia . Here is an excerpt that pertains to these sentences: to express a command, request, or

<< like he was waiting for someone...>> << as if he was/ were waiting for someone... >> They're all fine, subjunctive or simple past. "Like" is colloquial, or casual, unless you're using it to make a

HI Thomas, Thanks for sharig your thoughts. I don't think neither of us (Marvin and I) dispute the importance of garmmar, you made a generalization that seems to allude that we don't observe (or at least try to) the general rules of

I have always heard in conversation - that must be him / her on the phone. Of course we say:He is on the phone now. Grammatically, "that must be him" it is not strictly correct, since the case of a pronoun after "be" is