The present subjunctive is a special form of a verb which is used in certain situations. It is used: ...

Higher students need to recognise the present subjunctive but do not need to be able to use it. The subjunctive is used when a person wants someone else to do something, eg I want you to help me. It ...

For grammar bullies “the subjunctive” is sacred ground. Reforms proposed for the British national curriculum in 2012 required teaching use of the subjunctive not later than sixth grade. People seem to ...

After a full-dress review of the subjunctive in the preceding chapters, this form of the English language should no longer hold any terrors for us. With a clearer understanding of its uses and ...