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When can the subjunctive mood be used?
When expressing hypothetical situations, wishes, suggestions, or commands.
He needs to be here on time. (Necessary)
It's necessary that he be here on time.
She needs to be quiet. (Suggest)
I suggest she be quiet.
According to the police, the fraudster should pay for his crimes. (Order)
The police ordered that the fraudster pay for his crimes.
Everyone must have the opportunity to speak. (Demand)
I demand that everyone have an opportunity to speak.
Your mom wants you to be home before midnight. (Demand)
Your mom demands that you be home before midnight.
He needs to be prepared for the test. (Advise)
I advise he be prepared for the test.
She has to take her medicine every five hours. (Recommend)
I recommend she take her medicine every five hours.
Everybody should be here for the parents' meeting. (Essential)
It's essential that everybody be here for the parents' meeting.
The boss wanted her to be here today. (Insist)
The boss insisted that she be here today.
He can't be late. (Necessary - Negative)
It's necessary that he not be late.
She shouldn't skip classes. (Recommend - Negative)
I recommend that she not skip classes.
The mayor said people can't leave the city. (Demand - Negative)
The mayor demanded that people not leave the city.
I don't think he should lie to his friends. (Suggest - Negative)
I suggest that he not lie to his friends.
They shouldn't go to that party. (Recommend - Negative)
I recommend that they not go to that party.
She can't miss that class. (Necessary - Negative)
It's necessary that she not miss that class.
