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GRAMMAR
SUBJUNCTIVE
Other patterns one must know and incorporate in their speaking and writing are as follows:
"...'d sooner/'d rather sb DIDN'T..."
I'd sooner you DIDN'T smoke in
here.
We'd rather she DIDN'T go out with that Tom guy.
"...'d prefer it IF sb WERE..."
But I'd prefer it if, you know, nobody KNEW about it.
"Imagine and Suppose"
Suppose you WERE omnipotent, what would you do?
"It's (high/about) time + a subordinate clause in a past tense"
It's high time you WERE sleeping, kids!
It's about time we BREATHED some new life into this place.
"Formal subjunctive"
(advise, suggest, require, it is essential/critical/necessary...)
People do not DEMAND that a thing BE reasonable if their emotions are touched;
It is ADVISABLE that the patient STAY in for at least three more days.),
"LEST"
Lest anyone DOUBT my story, I have brought documents to attest to its truth.
"The formulaic subjunctive"
Come what may...
Long live the King 👑 !
Be yours a happy marriage!
etc.
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