English Reference Book

f. Note the very different meanings conveyed by the indicative and subjunctivemoods in the following:It is important to Argentina that Britain recognizes her sovereignty over theFalklands (ie Britain actually does).It is important to Argentina that Britain recognize her sovereignty over theFalklands (ie important that she should).ErrorCorrection1 We request that the modifications arecarried out.We request that the modifications becarried out.2 It is recommended that each crewmember carries out one practicediversion a month.It is recommended that each crewmember carry out one practicediversion a month.3 It is recommended that a grant of£1500 is sought from the ArmyCentral Fund.It is recommended that a grant of£1500 be sought from the ArmyCentral Fund.4 Is it essential that the staff car goesfor servicing every month?It is essential that the staff car go forservicing every month?5 It is desirable that a hangar isavailable.It is desirable that a hangar beavailable.6 It is recommended that the Brigadeencourages profit-making activities.It is recommended that the Brigadeencourage profit-making activities.7 It is desirable that the hangar has asmuch floor space as possible.It is desirable that the hangar have asmuch floor space as possible.8 It would also be a minor advantage ifthe unit was part of Task Force.It would also be a minor advantage ifthe unit were part of Task Force.15-2