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Thu 31 Jan, 2008 12:44 pm
It is recommended that the agency review and revise the language on the website.
It is recommended that the agency reviews and revises the language on the website
Many thanks.
subjunctive: review and revise
Hi Contrex
Many thanks for your reply. However, what is the reason for using the subjunctive?
Many thanks.
The subjunctive is used in English to express a command, desire, hypothesis, purpose, doubt, or supposition.
Hi Contrex
It is recommended that the agency (should) review and revise the language on the website.
Is the above logical? The 'should' is understood. That is my own reasoning.
My apolgies for giving my opinion when you've already told me the reasons.
Many thanks.