Problem with Subjunctive Verbs Some verbs and noun require a subjunctive. A subjunctive is a change in the usual form of the verb. It is often a verb word (V.1) in English. These verbs are used before THAT. advise command decree ( บัญชา ), demand desire insist move maintain order pray prefer propose recommend request require stipulate ( ระบุ ), suggest, urge ( กระตุ้น )

Study the examples below: (V. + that) ◦ They prefer that I not serve them anything alcoholic. ( อยากให้เป็นว่า … มากกว่า ) ◦ He recommended that she go with him. ◦ My employer insists that I be on time. ◦ I suggested that he go to the game. ◦ The regulation requires that everyone who holds a non-immigrant visa report his address to the federal government in January of each year. ( กำหนดว่าต้อง ) ◦ We advised our children that they be hard- working in their school subjects and put forth their best efforts. ( แนะนำว่าควร ) ◦ I propose that the vote be secret ballot.

It is + adj. + that It is advisable that… เป็นการสมควรที่ว่า It is better that… เป็นการดีที่ว่า It is crucial that… จำเป็นอย่างยิ่งที่ว่า It is desirable that… เป็นการสมควรที่ว่า It is essential that… เป็นการจำเป็นที่ว่า It is imperative that… เป็นการรีบด่วนที่ว่า It is important that… เป็นการสำคัญที่ว่า It is necessary that… เป็นการจำเป็นทีว่า It is preferable that… เป็นการดีกว่าที่ว่า It is resolved that… ลงมติว่า It is right that… เป็นการถูกต้องที่ว่า It is strange that… เป็นการแปลกที่ว่า It is urgent that… เป็นการด่วนที่ว่า Ex: The librarian said that it was important that I return this book immediately. It is essential that she have her physical check up done very month.

Nouns derived from Subjunctive verbs. demand recommendation insistencerequest preferencerequirement proposal suggestion Ex: ◦ The recommendation that we be evaluated was approved. ◦ He complied with the requirement that all students in education write a thesis. ◦ She ignored the suggestion that she get more exercise. ◦ The terrorist’s demand that the airline provide a plane will not be met by deadline. ◦ He regretted not having followed the advisor’s recommendation that he drop the class.

Impersonal Expressions Remember that the following adjectives are used in impersonal expressions. essentialimperative important necessary Ex: -It is important to verify the data. -It is important that the data be verified. -It is imperative that your signature appear on your ID card. -It is imperative to sign your ID card. -It is necessary that you be on time. -It is necessary to be on time.