Subjunctive - Noun Clause

 Noun clause with subjunctive -->  order, rule, instruction, or suggestion ---> bare infinitive

The subjunctive is used only after the following verbs :

advise                demand                    recommend         

ask                     insist                        request                  

beg                     order                        suggest                 

command           propose                    stipulate

Example:
He advised that she shut up  (not shuts up)

The subjunctive can also be used after some adjectives when we use the dummy subject it and the verb be. These sentences can also use infinitive clauses. Infinitive clauses will use the subordinator for if the subject is included

Subjunctive noun clause                  It is crucial that he reconsider his position

Infinitive clause (with subject)        It is crucial to reconsider his position

Infinitive clause (with no subject)    It is crucial for him ro reconsider his position

A Subjunctive noun clause ( or an infinitive clause) can be used after these adjective
best                desirable                important

critical            essential                necessary

crucial            imperative             recommended

It is recommended that he sit down

It is important that I have a cup of tea


Negative - put not before the verb

He requested that I not shut up

My father urged that the cup of tea not be drunk


We can also use the subjunctive or should in that-clauses after nouns expressing orders, rules or suggestions and after adjectives expressing what is necessary

It is our recommendation that he (should) not say anything until tomorrow.

It is vital that every voice (should) be heard.


British Style

We can use should before the base form of the verb instead of the present subjunctive

The job description stipulates that the applicant (should) have a degree in English


Reference :

Stevenson, Richard. 2010. Advanced Grammar For Academic Writing. Morrisville, NC : Academic English Publications

Yule, George, 2019, Advanced Oxford Practice Grammar with answers, Oxford : Oxford University Press




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