Verbs used with the subjunctive

I	recommend suggest prefer request ask require insist demand	that you	(should)	be have come, etc
He	insists insisted will insist	that I (should) be on time.

Exercise 1. Choose the correct verb to use with the subjunctive.

Example: “Be in the office by nine o’clock.”

(prefers, insists, recommends) My boss insists that I (should) arrive on time.

1. “The pea soup is very good today.”

(suggested, preferred, asked) The waiter ______ that I try it.

2. “It would be better if you stayed in bed today.”

(recommends, demands, insists) The doctor ______ that I stay in bed.

3. “May I see some identification, please?”

(requested, insisted, recommended) The bank teller ______ that I show some identification.

4. “You’ll have to move your car.”

(suggested, requested, demanded) The policeman ______ that I move the car.

5. “There’s a good film at the movie theatre.”

(required, suggests, insists) Marjorie ______ that we go to the movies.

6. “There’s a lot of work that should be finished tomorrow.”

(ask, require, demand) My boss will probably ______ that I stay later at the office.

ADJECTIVES USED WITH THE SUBJUNCTIVE

Active:	It is/was	important necessary required suggested recommended requested	that she (should) type the reports.
Passive:	It is/was	important necessary required suggested recommended requested	that the reports (should) be typed

Exercise 2. Use the subjunctive to complete the following sentences:

Example: He left for Boston yesterday.

It was necessary that he (should) leave for Boston yesterday.

1. I’ll be prepared for the meeting.

It’s recommended that I _______ .

2. The meeting will be postponed.

It’s necessary that it _______ .

3. I filled out the forms with a pen.

It was requested that I _______ .

4. The new director has good business judgment.

It’s important that he _______ .

5. My performance will be reviewed at year end.

It’s required that it _______ .

6. The student brought her books to class.

It was suggested that she _______ .

7. Only English is spoken in the classroom.

It’s important that _______ .