subjunctive exempless

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Expressions Followed by the Subjunctive 
The Subjunctive is used after the following expressions: 
It is best (that) It is crucial (that) It is desirable 
(that) 
It is essential (that) It is imperative (that) It is important 
(that) 
It is recommended (that) It is urgent (that) It is vital (that) 
It is a good idea (that) It is a bad idea (that) 
Examples: 
 It is crucial that you be there before Tom arrives. 
 It is important she attend the meeting. 
 It is recommended that he take a gallon of water with him if he 
wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. 
 
Subjunctive is used in some fixed phrases (formulaic subjunctive) 
 …, as it were (in a way, so to speak) 
 Be that is it may... (Whether that is true or not…) 
 Come what may… (Whatever happens…) 
 Far be it from me to disagree/criticize (To appear less hostile when 
disagreeing) 
 God bless you. 
 God save the Queen! 
 Heaven help us! (An exclamation of despair) 
 (God) Heaven forbid! (An exclamation that you hope something won’t 
happen) 
 If need be... (If it is necessary) 
 Long live the bride and groom! 
 …, so be it. (We can’t do anything to change it) 
 Perish the thought! (A suggestion or possibility is unpleasant or 
ridiculous) 
 Suffice it to say.(It is obvious/I will give a short explanation) 
 Blessed be ! 
 If it please the court 
 Peace be with you 
 Thy will be done 
Truth be told