So, I have had a request from a student, Nathalie would
like to know what the mystical ‘’yodafied’’ language is; that we at times use
in more formal speech or writing.
Her request :
‘’Could you explain when we need to use
"That"? For example, "I have received the following request.
Could you confirm that I can approve it?" Do I need to use "that"
or not?’’
How about: Could you confirm that it be approved?
The verb '' To confirm'', is both transitive < Obj > and intransitive < No Obj > - meaning, you can use ''confirm'' with or without an object.
Examples: Could you confirm + the approval. I would like to approve the following request -Could you please + confirm? or Could you confirm + that + I (should) approve + it.
LET’S DELVE INTO A SOMEWHAT BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE
SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD !
We use the magical subjunctive if expressing a sense of
urgency or importance – such as requesting permission or making a suggestion:
Examples:
I recommend that he study his grammar regularly. (
Note that we drop the ‘’s’’ or ‘’es’’ when using the subjunctive in the third
person.)
The teacher suggests that we be focused when
listening to explanations. ( Advice/ A desire that the teacher
has. Note the use of ‘’be’’ when using the subjunctive in the present tense.)
I wish I were you/ I wish I were happier (Subjunctive hypothetical ( unreal possibility.) - used in the second conditional.)
I propose that we eat earlier. (
Doubtfully going to happen / just a suggestion.)
FORM: subject + suggest/propose/confirm/recommend + (that) + subject + subjunctive
Three true forms : all the better to remember :
1. I suggest that you + ask + Bernadette > Suggest that someone do something
2. I suggest reading more books! > Suggest doing something
3. I suggest a visit to South Africa - it is amazing here ! > Suggest something
Use the subjunctive - which is a part of grammar used
after or with certain verbs:
Advise, ask, command, demand, desire, recommend, suggest,
urge, confirm, pray, propose + that …
NOTA BENE: The subjunctive, when used with the
third-person form of the verb - the ‑s is omitted/ not included. AGAIN: When
using the verb to be in the subjunctive, the present tense is be,
and the past tense is were.
EXAMPLES:
‘’If I were you – I would ask more questions in
class!’’
‘’ He proposed that she be quiet while listening
to the teacher!’’
‘’It is suggested that he/she/ it use the
subjunctive correctly.’’
‘’I recommend that you eat healthily. ‘’
‘’Could you confirm that I can approve the
request?’’
The Subjunctive is used after the following expressions: ( ‘’THAT’’
is in parentheses because it is OPTIONAL ! No, you do not need it – YES, it
sounds very strange – though, that is crazy English as it stands ! )
It is best (that) ( she confirm the approval.)
It is essential (that) ( we confirm the
application approval.)
It is urgent (that) ( you confirm the meeting.)
It is vital (that) ( the approval be confirmed.)
It is a good idea (that) (we approve this.)
It is a bad idea (that)
It is imperative (that)
It is important (that)
It is recommended (that)
It is crucial (that)
It is desirable (that)
VOILA ! I do hope + that + you found this post of help!
