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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

'be' used/is used

I prefer that the article be used.

Why is this sentence using the subjunctive mood?
  

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To the best of my knowledge, it's because "prefer" is on a list of verbs calling for the subjunctive in certain situations. It shouldn't be too hard to find. Best regards, - A.

— Avangi

  • To the best of my knowledge, it's because "prefer" is on a list of verbs calling for the subjunctive in certain situations.
  • It shouldn't be too hard to find.
  • Best regards, - A.
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To the best of my knowledge, it's because "prefer" is on a list of verbs calling for the subjunctive in certain situations. It shouldn't be too hard to find.

Best regards, - A.
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Sorry, Avangi

I'm guilty of being lazy on this occasion. Usually I search through google before posting a question, but without a reason I skipped that part this time!

I'll do a search on google and see what I find. I hope the list is not too long. Would hate to have to learn them all
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No worries. I suffer from the same malady.

To prefer is like to wish.

I did a cursory search, and couldn't find the information in the neat format I sometimes see. I'll keep looking.
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That link will suffice! Well done on the seach, and thanks!

I agree; most are in Spanish or French--both of no use, of course.
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