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Guzhao67 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Verb form question
Hi:
I have a question about verb form. in the sentence: "He insisted that she see a doctor immediately." Is the verb "see" a finite verb or nonfinite verb ? Does it have the same grammatical function as "base form"? (He may see you tonight. ) Thank you very much.
I have a question about verb form. in the sentence: "He insisted that she see a doctor immediately." Is the verb "see" a finite verb or nonfinite verb ? Does it have the same grammatical function as "base form"? (He may see you tonight. ) Thank you very much.
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It's the subjunctive, which uses the bare form. I demand that he leave. She recommened he stay.
- It's the subjunctive, which uses the bare form.
- I demand that he leave.
- She recommened he stay.
- He insisted she see a doctor.
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It's the subjunctive, which uses the bare form.
I demand that he leave.
She recommened he stay.
He insisted she see a doctor.
I demand that he leave.
She recommened he stay.
He insisted she see a doctor.
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guzhao67Does it have the same grammatical function as "base form"?Hi,
He insisted that she see a doctor immediately.
The verb is in the subjunctive mood (the simple form of the verb).
Similarly, I demand that he be at the meeting.
Regards
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thank you for your kind reply. does that mean the present subjunctive is nonfinite verb? thank you
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