’It is demanded (for us) to adopt’
Hello, everyone,
As far as I know, under ‘Present Subjunctive’ the verb ‘demand’ could restrictively be passivized in the meaning of ‘ask for’ as follows;
1) It is demanded that every member should inform himself on these rules.
2) It is demanded that every member inform himself on these rules.
3) It is demanded for every member to inform himself on these rules.
*4) Every member is demanded to inform himself on these rules. (wrong)
If my assumptions above is correct, the sentence below could be also grammatically acceptable;
5) It is demanded (for us) to adopt the new system.
Would appreciate it, if you share your valuable opinions.
Top answer
"It is demanded" is quite rare. That may be why I find it unnatural. In my view, sentences 3, 4, and 5 are all ungrammatical.
- "It is demanded" is quite rare.
- That may be why I find it unnatural.
- In my view, sentences 3, 4, and 5 are all ungrammatical.
- And 1 and 2 are grammatical but awkward and to be avoided.
- The present subjunctive is used after "it is demanded that", but so is the present indicative.
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"It is demanded" is quite rare. That may be why I find it unnatural. In my view, sentences 3, 4, and 5 are all ungrammatical. And 1 and 2 are grammatical but awkward and to be avoided.
The present subjunctive is used after "it is demanded that", but so is the present indicative. "it is demanded by" is more frequently found than "it is demanded that", and "it is demanded for" and "it
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