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The boss wanted her to be here today. (Insist)

The boss insisted that she be here today.

The mayor said people can't leave the city. (Demand - Negative)

The mayor demanded that people not leave the city.

They shouldn't go to that party. (Recommend - Negative)

I recommend that they not go to that party.

According to the police, the fraudster should pay for his crimes. (Order)

The police ordered that the fraudster pay for his crimes.

She needs to be quiet. (Suggest)

I suggest she be quiet.

She can't miss that class. (Necessary - Negative)

It's necessary that she not miss that class.

Your mom wants you to be home before midnight. (Demand)

Your mom demands that you be home before midnight.

He can't be late. (Necessary - Negative)

It's necessary that he not be late.

He needs to be prepared for the test. (Advise)

I advise he be prepared for the test.

Everyone must have the opportunity to speak. (Demand)

I demand that everyone have an opportunity to speak.

She shouldn't skip classes. (Recommend - Negative)

I recommend that she not skip classes.

I don't think he should lie to his friends. (Suggest - Negative)

I suggest that he not lie to his friends.

He needs to be here on time. (Necessary)

It's necessary that he be here on time.

When can the subjunctive mood be used?

When expressing hypothetical situations, wishes, suggestions, or commands.

Everybody should be here for the parents' meeting. (Essential)

It's essential that everybody be here for the parents' meeting.

She has to take her medicine every five hours. (Recommend)

I recommend she take her medicine every five hours.

He said people can't access that website. (Order - Negative)

He ordered that people not access that website.