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subjunctive and cleft

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  • subjunctive error. Correct it: It’s necessary that the data are collected carefully.
    It’s necessary that the data be collected carefully.
  • use a cleft structure: We need to focus on the potential impact.
    What we need to focus on is the potential impact.
  • The manager requested that employees (not /share) confidential data →
    The manager requested that employees not share confidential data.
  • use a cleft structure: Consistency ensures the process remains fair.
    It is consistency that ensures the process remains fair.
  • It’s essential that all reports (submit) on time →
    It’s essential that all reports be submitted on time.
  • use a cleft structure: We must consider feasibility before approving the proposal.
    What we must consider is feasibility....
  • a subjunctive error. Correct it: It’s crucial that everyone is aware of the new regulations.
    It’s crucial that everyone be aware of the new regulations.
  • The committee recommends that the new form (use) →
    The committee recommends that the new form be used.
  • use a cleft structure: Equity drives the department’s policy decisions.
    What drives the department’s policy decisions is equity.
  • use a cleft structure: The process failed because of insufficient data.
    It was insufficient data that caused the process to fail.
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