Subject-verb agreement? Or some other unique grammar rule?

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12 Mar 2008, 00:34

Hi guys, this isn’t exactly a verbal question nor is it directly related to the GMAT, but a friend asked me this and I was just curious…

Which of the below two sentences is correct and why? Please give detailed explanations if possible.

(1) I required that he help me with my chores.

(2) I required that he helps me with my chores.

Thanks and I really appreciate any and all responses.

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12 Mar 2008, 04:56

require that X (be) Y - it is subjunctive mood.
Therefore, first option is correct

other idiom: mandate that + subj.mood
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I required that he helped me???
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25 Dec 2010, 11:25

(1) I required that he help me with my chores.

This is correct option as walker pointed out.
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Re: Subject-verb agreement? Or some other unique grammar rule? [#permalink] 25 Dec 2010, 11:25

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