Think of it as the infinitive minus the word “to.” And that’s why the subjunctive “I suggest you read” uses the same verb form as “I suggest he read.” They’re both subjunctive.

Take these subjunctive statements: "We suggest that Eduardo defer his trip indefinitely." "We recommend that she go on terminal leave." By changing the verb in the main clause to a "concept ...

although the subjunctive form, suggested we leave, is a touch more formal. suggest / insist / demand / recommend Suggest is one of those verbs of advice that cannot be followed by the more usual ...

Think of it as the infinitive minus the word “to.” And that’s why the subjunctive “I suggest you read” uses the same verb form as “I suggest he read.” They’re both subjunctive.

The verb to be has a special subjunctive form, see below: The school governors insisted that he resign from his post as deputy head immediately. They suggested that Mrs Giddy be appointed as ...

The verb to be has a special subjunctive form, see below: The school governors insisted that he resign from his post as deputy head immediately. They suggested that Mrs Giddy be appointed as ...