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  1. 15-Jul-2004, 08:54 #1
    Anonymous Guest

    Default zero infinitive verb...

    I wonder why the verb "visit" of the sentence below is base form.
    Could you help me?

    Thank you!

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    Tom said it was urgent that I visit Mom right away.
  2. 15-Jul-2004, 09:04 #2
    Francois
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    Subjunctive mood.

    Tom said it was urgent that I be there ASAP.

    FRC
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