M Mike MC Member Joined Dec 23, 2016 Location Iran Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Persian Home Country Iran Current Location Iran May 20, 2025 #1 Is the following sentence grammatical? It is an important matter that he see a doctor.
S SoothingDave Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 17, 2009 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States May 20, 2025 #2 Yes. It's the subjunctive mood being used, because this is a demand or a suggestion. That's why it says "see" and not "sees."
Yes. It's the subjunctive mood being used, because this is a demand or a suggestion. That's why it says "see" and not "sees."
T Tarheel VIP Member Joined Jun 16, 2014 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States May 20, 2025 #3 I might say: It's important that he see a doctor. Or: He needs to see a doctor.
