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Old 19-Nov-2009, 16:29
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I am not sure whether the following sentence is correct.
I think we should say :
It is essential / necessary that someone do something.
Is it correct?
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Old 19-Nov-2009, 16:48
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I am not sure whether the following sentence is correct.
I think we should say :
It is essential / necessary that someone do something.
Is it correct?
Subjunctive mood. Yes.
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