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Old 24-Jun-2007, 19:18
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Wink Re: Subjunctive

The subjunctive occurs mainly in very formal styles, involving the base form of the verb, without any inflections (like the '-s' on third person singular):

I insist that she do that herself.

The subjunctive form of the verb be may occur as the base form be or as hypothetical were (for all persons):

Far be it from me to tell you what to do.
If I were a teacher I would be really happy.


However, in your sentences I cannot see any reason for using the subjunctive mood, I'm afraid.
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