Transcript English Patterns

Problem with Subjunctive Verbs
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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 (กระตุน้ )
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Study the examples below: (V. + that)
◦ They prefer that I not serve them anything
alcoholic. (อยากให้เป็ นว่า…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. (กาหนดว่าต้อง)
◦ We advised our children that they be hardworking in their school subjects and put forth
their best efforts. (แนะนาว่าควร)
◦ I propose that the vote be secret ballot.
It is + adj. + that
It is advisable that…เป็ นการสมควรที่วา่
 It is better that…เป็ นการดีที่วา่
 It is crucial that…จาเป็ นอย่างยิง่ ที่วา่
 It is desirable that…เป็ นการสมควรที่วา่
 It is essential that…เป็ นการจาเป็ นที่วา่
 It is imperative that…เป็ นการรี บด่วนที่วา่
 It is important that…เป็ นการสาคัญที่วา่
 It is necessary that…เป็ นการจาเป็ นทีวา่
 It is preferable that…เป็ นการดีกว่าที่วา่
 It is resolved that…ลงมติวา่
 It is right that…เป็ นการถูกต้องที่วา่
 It is strange that…เป็ นการแปลกที่วา่
 It is urgent that…เป็ นการด่วนที่วา่
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.
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Nouns derived from Subjunctive verbs.
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demand
insistence
preference
proposal
Ex:
recommendation
request
requirement
suggestion
◦ 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
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Remember that the following adjectives are used in
impersonal expressions.
essential
important
imperative
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.