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  1. 19-Nov-2009, 16:29 #1
    Hayet
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    Default It is essential that...

    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?
  2. 19-Nov-2009, 16:48 #2
    Kondorosi
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    Default Re: It is essential that...

    Quote Originally Posted by Hayet View Post
    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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