Demands & Commands
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.5.3
Using the Subjunctive for Demands and Commands
We can use the subjunctive mood to make demands and commands.
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.
Demand
- The teacher demanded that I tie up my hair.
- 'Demanded' is the verb of demanding.
- The 'that' clause follows the verb.
Insist
- Jessica insisted that I give her money.
- 'Insisted' is the verb of demanding.
- The 'that' clause follows the verb.
Command
- The officer commanded that the soldier tie his shoelaces.
- 'Commanded' is the verb of commanding.
- The 'that' clause follows the verb.
Test yourself on Demands & Commands
Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood?
What verbs could we use to show demands or commands in the subjunctive?
Which word should fill the gap?
I demand ____ she be on time for the meeting.