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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
why "will" and why "with"
Hello,
Could you tell me please why "will" is omitted here in this sentence and why "with" is used here in the second sentence instead of "in"? Is it possible to use "at" too?
His family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shiloh Horse Rescue.
The service will take place at 11am said she with the funeral home.
Thank you
Could you tell me please why "will" is omitted here in this sentence and why "with" is used here in the second sentence instead of "in"? Is it possible to use "at" too?
His family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shiloh Horse Rescue.
The service will take place at 11am said she with the funeral home.
Thank you
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First half: It's called the subjunctive, and is basically the infinitive form of the verb used after certain expressions. It makes no difference if it's past or present. For example: She recommended that he go to bed early.
- First half: It's called the subjunctive, and is basically the infinitive form of the verb used after certain expressions.
- It makes no difference if it's past or present.
- For example: She recommended that he go to bed early.
- I demanded that he tell me the truth.
- I felt it was important that he be on time for the meeting.
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First half: It's called the subjunctive, and is basically the infinitive form of the verb used after certain expressions. It makes no difference if it's past or present. For example:
She recommended that he go to bed early.
I demanded that he tell me the truth.
I felt it was important that he be on time for the meeting.
Second half: you could also say 'in' or 'at' - in fact
She recommended that he go to bed early.
I demanded that he tell me the truth.
I felt it was important that he be on time for the meeting.
Second half: you could also say 'in' or 'at' - in fact
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ninaniaCould you tell me please why "will" is omitted here in this sentence ...You can think of it this way if you want: Omit the modal verb (whether may, can, will, should, or whatever) after verbs of requesting, demanding, insisting, recommending, an
His family requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Shiloh Horse Rescue.
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ninaniaThe service will take place at 11am said she with the funeral home.This doesn't make sense as a sentence. Nevertheless, take place with the funeral home is wrong. It should be at the funeral home.
CJ
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