At a glance
- 1A verb or adjectivesuggest, insist, demand, essential, vital
- 2thatthat
- 3the subjecthe
- 4the base verb: no -s, no tensebe on time.
After suggest, recommend, insist, demand
The manager insisted that everyone be on time.
The doctor recommended that he take a week off.
The judge demanded that the man leave the court.
verb+that+subject+base verb (no -s, no past)
After important, essential, vital
- It is essential that every student attend the meeting.
- It's important that she be told the truth.
Fixed phrases
- Long live the King!
- Be that as it may, we must continue.
- If I were you, I'd accept.
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.