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Wed 6 Feb, 2008 04:17 am
I demand that everyone respect/respects the rules.
I remember reading that either verb can be used although the subjunctive is commoner.? Am I right?
Many thanks.
The subjunctive is the "correct" verb form according to grammar books, particularly older BrE ones, but it is gradually falling out of use in ordinary speech and writing. I would say that the ordinary present tense is the more usual usage these days.
Hi Contrex
I've read both versions, but the subjunctive version is more common.
Many thanks.