The subjunctive in English: Present and past — Exercise 3
Write the sentences in the present subjunctive. Use should where appropriate.
1It is important that every applicant submits all required documents. ⇒ It is important that every applicant all required documents.
2The doctor recommended that she takes more time to recover. ⇒ The doctor recommended that she more time to recover.
3It is crucial that the results are announced immediately. ⇒ It is crucial that the results immediately.
4The board insisted that the proposal was reviewed again. ⇒ The board insisted that the proposal again.
5It is necessary that everyone attends the training session. ⇒ It is necessary that everyone the training session.
6The committee suggested that the issue is discussed in greater detail. ⇒ The committee suggested that the issue in greater detail.
7It is advisable that all visitors wear identification badges. ⇒ It is advisable that all visitors identification badges.
8The manager requested that the staff complete the task before Friday. (Use should) ⇒ The manager requested that the staff the task before Friday.
9It is essential that no confidential information is shared online. ⇒ It is essential that no confidential information online.
10The supervisor demanded that the employees arrive on time. (Use should) ⇒ The supervisor demanded that the employees on time.