Subjunctive The subjunctive in English is the simple form of the verb when used after certain verbs indicating that one person wants another person to do something. The word that must always appear in subjunctive sentences. If it is omitted, most of the verbs are followed by the infinitive. We urge that you leave now. Or: We urge you to leave now. Other verbs advise, ask, command, decree, demand, insist, move, order, prefer, propose, recommend, request, require, stipulate, suggest, urge, want My brother suggested that I stop spending so much money. I proposed that my wife keep a list of weekly expenses. I recommended that he talk to his boss. The judge insisted that the jury return a verdict immediately. The university requires that all its students take his course. The doctor suggested that his patient stop smoking. Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax be abolished. We proposed that he take a vacation. I move that we adjourn until this afternoon. Estas expressões são seguidas pelo subjuntivo, mas também podem ser seguidas por um infinitivo: It is advised It is crucial It is essential It is imperative It is important It is mandatory It is necessary It is obligatory It is proposed It is recommended It is required It is suggested It is urgent It is vital It is necessary that couples discuss problems openly. It is necessary for couples to discuss problems openly. It is necessary that he find the books. It was urgent that she leave at once. It has been proposed that we change the topic. It is important that you remember this question It has been suggested that he forget the election It was recommended that we wait for the authorities. Exercises home