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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

I pray that her soul rest in peace.

Hi

Could you please tell me which one is correct?

I pray that her soul rests in peace.

I pray that her soul rest in peace.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Hi Tom, a) I pray that her soul rests in peace. b) I pray that her soul rest in peace. a) is an indicative used in less formal style and in spoken language b) is a subjunctive and is used in more formal style.

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  • Hi Tom, a) I pray that her soul rests in peace.
  • b) I pray that her soul rest in peace.
  • a) is an indicative used in less formal style and in spoken language b) is a subjunctive and is used in more formal style.
  • Both is grammatically correct in Standard English.
  • For such a sentence content b) might be more appropriate Paula
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Hi Tom,

a) I pray that her soul rests in peace.

b) I pray that her soul rest in peace.

a) is an indicative used in less formal style and in spoken language

b) is a subjunctive and is used in more formal style.

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I would say "may rest" (the complete form of the subjunctive here).
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