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Astonishing Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
'...that he never have to be afraid'
Hey people,
First off, just so we're clear, I personally believe my English is fine. I did, however, run into something odd the other day, I heard someone say the following on TV (Scully, the X-Files F.Y.I.):
'And shouldn't I choose that he never have to be afraid'
Someone help me out here, shouldn't it be 'And shouldn't I choose that he never has to be afraid'?
Thanks, A.
First off, just so we're clear, I personally believe my English is fine. I did, however, run into something odd the other day, I heard someone say the following on TV (Scully, the X-Files F.Y.I.):
'And shouldn't I choose that he never have to be afraid'
Someone help me out here, shouldn't it be 'And shouldn't I choose that he never has to be afraid'?
Thanks, A.
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I'm sorry but I'm going to have to bump this thread, yet again. I really need an answer, sorry. 
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No more bumping necessary. And, of course, bumping is never really necessary, because it never takes too long for someone with an answer to see your post. It just depends on what time of day or night you post. 
My suggestion is that this is a remnant of the subjunctive, not used too much in English any longer.
My suggestion is that this is a remnant of the subjunctive, not used too much in English any longer.
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Is it possible that it was heard this way?
'And shouldn't I choose that he'd never have to be afraid'
'And shouldn't I choose that he'd never have to be afraid'
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GoodmanIs it possible that it was heard this way?Quite possibly, Goodman.
'And shouldn't I choose that he'd never have to be afraid'
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((()))) My suggestion is that this is a remnant of the subjunctive, not used too much in English any longer. Other similar situations: I suggest that he take his medicine on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. We insisted that she arrive early, so she wouldn't be late.
Then I am in trouble becasuethat was the way I learned it !
Then I am in trouble becasuethat was the way I learned it !
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Goodman((()))) My suggestion is that this is a remnant of the subjunctive, not used too much in English any longer. Other similar situations: I suggest that he take his medicine on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. We insisted that she arrive early, so she wouldn't be late.
Then I am in trouble becasuethat was the way I learn
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