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  1. 17-Jul-2006, 06:40 #1
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    Talking 182-mandative subjunctive

    hello all

    what does (mandative subjunctive) mean? i saw this word in a post in this site and not even once before.

    i need a perfect reply if possible

    thanks in advance

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  2. 18-Jul-2006, 07:02 #2
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    Default Re: 182-mandative subjunctive

    It means the subjunctive used in things that are like instructions:
    I demand he be fired.
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