Subjunctive

FORM
Use the simple form of the verb. The simple form is the infinitive without the "to". The simple form of the verb "to go" is "go". The Subjunctive is only noticeable in certain forms and tenses.

USE

The Subjunctive is used to emphasize urgency or importance. It is used after certain expressions (see below).

Examples:

We suggest that he go.
Is it essential that we be there?
Don't recommended that she join the committee.

NOTICE

The Subjunctive is only noticeable in certain forms and tenses. In the examples below, the Subjunctive is not noticeable in the you-form of the verb, but it is noticeable in the he-form of the verb.

Examples:

You try to study often. 
"YOU"-form of "TRY"
It is important that you try to study often. 
Subjunctive form of "try" looks the same.

He tries to study often. 
"He"-form of "try"
It is important that he try to study often. 
Subjunctive form of "try" is noticeable here.

Verbs Followed by the Subjunctive

The Subjunctive is used after the following verbs:

to command (that)

to recommend (that) 

to demand (that)

to propose (that)

to request (that) 

to suggest (that)

to advise (that) 

to desire (that)

to insist (that)

to urge (that)

to ask (that)

Examples:

Aland asked that Ajar submit his research paper before the end of the month.
Aldy requested Fiand come to the party.
The Instructors desire that her participants be on time.

Subjunctive also follows some expression below:

The Subjunctive is used after the following expressions:

• It is best (that)
• It is crucial (that)
• It is desirable (that)
• It is essential (that)
• It is imperative (that)
• It is important (that)
• It is recommended (that)
• It is urgent (that)
• It is vital (that)
• It is a good idea (that)
• It is a bad idea (that)

Examples:

It is crucial that you be there before I arrive.
It is important that you attend the class.
It is recommended that he take the job.

Negative, Continuous and Passive Forms of Subjunctive

The Subjunctive can be used in negative, continuous and passive forms.

Negative Examples:

The teacher insisted that Lia not be at the school.
The manager asked that employees not play during work hours.
I suggest that you not go Jakarta next week.

Passive Examples:

Ahjum recommended that my debt be paid immediately.
 Angga demanded that I be allowed to take part in the competition.
I suggested that you be accepted as member in the meeting club.

Continuous Examples:

It is important that you be sitting there when I gets off the bus.
It is crucial that a pen be preparing for the final examination.
I propose that I be hearing good news when she came.

Should as Subjunctive

After many of the above expressions, the word "should" is sometimes used to express the idea of subjunctiveness. This form is used more frequently in British English and is most common after the verbs "suggest," "recommend" and "insist."

Examples:

The Manager recommended that she should see a the secretary about the problem.
Professor Fiand suggested that Wilma should study harder for the final exam.