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Old 15-Jul-2004, 07:54
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Default zero infinitive verb...

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

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Tom said it was urgent that I visit Mom right away.
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Old 15-Jul-2004, 08:04
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Subjunctive mood.

Tom said it was urgent that I be there ASAP.

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