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Martina Colombo Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Subjunctive

Hi everyone, I'm new here.

I'm getting confused about the subjunctive... Now more then ever

I've tried to write something down and I've noticed that I don't know how to translate from my language.
For example, is it better to write "I want he choose me" (subjunctive) or "I want he chooses me" (simple present)?

In my native language it would be the 1st one but in English I don't know which one is better.

I have the same doubt about these two:
"It is important that everyone register" (subjunctive) or "It is important that everyone registers" (simple present)?

And last but not least... Is it correct say "I want you came here" instead "I want you to come here" and "I wish you to be here" instead "I wish you were here"?

Thank you Emotion: smile

  

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Welcome to English Forums, Martina! Martina Colombo For example, is it better to write "I want he choose me" (subjunctive) or "I want he chooses me" (simple present)? Neither one is natural.

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  • Welcome to English Forums, Martina!
  • Martina Colombo For example, is it better to write "I want he choose me" (subjunctive) or "I want he chooses me" (simple present)?
  • Neither one is natural.
  • I want him to choose me.
  • Martina Colombo I have the same doubt about these two: "It is important that everyone register" (subjunctive) or "It is important that everyone registers" (simple present)?
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Welcome to English Forums, Martina!

Martina ColomboFor example, is it better to write "I want he choose me" (subjunctive) or "I want he chooses me" (simple present)?

Neither one is natural.

I want him to choose me.
Martina ColomboI have the same doubt about these two:
"It is important that everyone register"
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