2.5.3

Demands & Commands

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Using the Subjunctive for Demands and Commands

We can use the subjunctive mood to make demands and commands.

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Demands and commands

  • We can use the subjunctive mood to make demands and commands.
  • The verb of demanding or commanding is always followed by a 'that' clause.
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Demand

  • The teacher demanded that I tie up my hair.
    • 'Demanded' is the verb of demanding.
    • The 'that' clause follows the verb.
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Insist

  • Jessica insisted that I give her money.
    • 'Insisted' is the verb of demanding.
    • The 'that' clause follows the verb.
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Command

  • The officer commanded that the soldier tie his shoelaces.
    • 'Commanded' is the verb of commanding.
    • The 'that' clause follows the verb.

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1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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