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Suggestions

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Using the Subjunctive to Make Suggestions

We can use the subjunctive mood to make suggestions.

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Suggestions

  • We can use the subjunctive mood to make suggestions.
  • The verb of suggesting is always followed by a 'that' clause.
  • You can use verbs like 'to suggest'.
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Example

  • I suggest that you set an alarm.
    • 'Suggest' is the verb of suggesting.
    • The 'that' clause follows the verb.
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Another example

  • Ben suggested that I get a dog.
    • Suggested is the verb of suggesting.
    • The 'that' clause follows the verb.
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More examples

  • Molly suggested that we go for dinner.
    • 'Suggested' is the verb of suggesting.
    • The 'that' clause follows the verb.

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1Reading

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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