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I'm using a sentence that says: "It is imperative that spatial planning address these issues."
Is the use of address right in this case, or should it simply be addresses?
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[1] It is imperative that spatial planning address these issues . [2] It is imperative that spatial planning addresses these issues . They are both fine, though [1] is seen as formal, while [2] is neutral.
- [1] It is imperative that spatial planning address these issues .
- [2] It is imperative that spatial planning addresses these issues .
- They are both fine, though [1] is seen as formal, while [2] is neutral.
- In [1] the underlined clause uses the plain form of the verb "address" and hence is a subjunctive mandative clause.
- In [2] the verb is present tense and the clause is hence is not subjunctive.
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[1] It is imperative that spatial planning address these issues.
[2] It is imperative that spatial planning addresses these issues.
They are both fine, though [1] is seen as formal, while [2] is neutral.
In [1] the underlined clause uses the plain form of the verb "address" and hence is a subjunctive mandative clause.
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