Grammer
Is this sentence gramatically correct?
It is essential that no one leaves the building until the police have checked everyone’s identity
“Have checked” part looks strange to me
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This is an example of the subjunctive in English, which a lot of people, even native speakers, don't use correctly, but is still correct. I use it when it is called for, but I guess the situation doesn't present itself very often. I might use it once a week or so.
- This is an example of the subjunctive in English, which a lot of people, even native speakers, don't use correctly, but is still correct.
- I use it when it is called for, but I guess the situation doesn't present itself very often.
- I might use it once a week or so.
- After certain vocabulary words like " demand , suggest, or in an if clause, we use the past tense form for the present.
- If I were you, I would help him.
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This is an example of the subjunctive in English, which a lot of people, even native speakers, don't use correctly, but is still correct. I use it when it is called for, but I guess the situation doesn't present itself very often. I might use it once a week or so. After certain vocabulary words like "demand, suggest, or in an if clause, we use the past tense form for the
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