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Old 24-Jun-2007, 19:17
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Default Re: Subjunctive

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Originally Posted by big View Post
Hey,

this is the given sentence:

Whatever she decides, we cannot change our plans.

Is the subjunctive:

1.Whatever she decide, we cannot change our plans.-not correct
2.Whatever she decides, we cannot change our plans.-correct

or is both possible as subjunctive.

thank you for your help !!!

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Blindi
Hi
The second sentence is correct. The Subjunctive Mood is not possible here because "decide" does not require subjunctive:

e.g. I requested that she change / should change her plans.
I suggested that she see / should see a doctor.



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