The rules of etiquette for formal dinner parties with foreign diplomat

Hey yash, I don't know if we really need opposite to, I think opposite citizens of another country should just work.

For E, honestly I was skeptical as well at first and that's why I wrote if I had to select an answer choice in the real exam I would go with D.

P.S. :- Following is just what I thought, don't take my word for it. I am learning just as you are. So if you have anything to refute please do so, so that I get to know as well.

Here is my thought :-

For X to be Y, I thought of it as an example such as "I require you to be best at whatever you perform"

"require + infinitive" is correct as well but that would be "require + to" that can go with a verb as in B, but "require to be" is like require to be of some form or state or being kind of

shameekv1989
Hi,

I think I now understand what you meant by require X to be Y - we use require X to be Y with a noun instead of a verb in your original answer.
The verb (seated), the usage is incorrect
In your reply example the noun (best), the usage is correct.

Thanks for the explanation!

Hi

Here’ a simple thought.
When dealing with the subjunctive mood, we often come across the use of verbs such as require, recommend, mandate, necessitate, etc.
What these words essentially mean is “ should /needs to”. The “should/to” is actually inherent in each of the above mentioned verbs and thus, repeating the “should/to” is incorrect.

Some examples
The law mandates that the defendant should be punished. Incorrect
The law mandates that the defendant should be punished. Correct

The school committee has recommended that the school should be closed for the elections. Incorrect
The school committee has recommended that the school should be closed for the elections. Correct

The protocol requires that the invitee should be appropriately dressed for the occasion. Incorrect
The protocol requires that the invitee should be appropriately dressed for the occasion. Correct

Hope this helps

Hi,
Thanks for the amazing explanation! It makes the subjunctive rule so much easier.

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