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It Is Essential + Subjunctive!!

USE The Subjunctive is used to emphasize urgency or importance. It is used after certain expressions (see below). FORM Use the simple form of the verb. The simple form is the infinitive without the "to." The simple form of the verb "to go" is "go." The Subjunctive is only noticeable in certain forms and tenses. Examples: Certain adjectives can also be used with the subjunctive and `It`, like advisable, critical, desirable, essential, fitting, imperative, important, necessary, vital. It is imperative that you get home before dark. It is important that everyone follow the rules. It is necessary that everyone be calm in times of danger. It is essential that you arrive before 5pm. It is critical that the prime minister address those sensitive issues. It was vital that everything be done on time. It is crucial that we make it successful. Subjunctive + Practice More on Subjunctive

NOUN CLAUSES + REPORTED SPEECH

Noun Clauses Noun Clauses Summary More on Noun clauses Noun Clauses Quiz Reported Speech (Indirect Speech) Noun Clauses/Reported Speech (Indirect Speech) Chart Reported Speech Structure + Exercises Reported Speech Structure + Exercises Reported Speech Quiz Reported Speech Exercise Reported Speech (Download PDF and MP3) .

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

Links you can use to expand your vocabulary Crime & Punishment 1 Crime & Punishment 2 Crime & Punishment 3 Grammar PRESENT TENSES Simple Present Present Continuous Present Perfect Present Perfec Continuous Grammar PAST TENSES Simple Past Past Continuous Past Perfect Past Perfect Continuous Pool Of Exercises Grammar FUTURE TENSES Going to Future Simple Future Future Continuous Future Perfect Future Perfect Continuous PRACTICE Grammar Exercises - TENSES Let's have Fun! Are You the English Tense Master? PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENT!