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Grammar Question~ Please help me.



Jennings Teacher
Korea, South

Grammar Question~ Please help me.
 
According to all the Korean-made grammar books in my school:
 
It is natural that she dislikes him.  (is incorrect)

It is natural that she dislike him.   (is correct)

 
But according to Microsoft Word the opposite is true.
 
I really need some feedback on this asap. Dose anyone know which is correct and which is not?
 
Thanks in advance for your help.
 

 

22 Sep 2009      





donapeter
Romania

Check here. http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-subjunctive.htm.
It is a subjunctive sentence :

The subjunctive is typically used after two structures:

the expressions: it is desirable, essential, important, necessary, vital + that


Hope it helps.

M Word spelling is limited to a number of rules. do not always trust it!!!!

D

22 Sep 2009     



Nebal
Lebanon

Of course , the first one is the correct one. The second is incorrect, in my opinion.
Let �s wait for more opinions.
 
Nebal

22 Sep 2009     



rob mckay
Japan

Just remember that:

I, you, we, they...No �s � (also two people ie. Bill and Tom)

All the rest you need the �s � on every verb!

22 Sep 2009     



JudyHalevi
Israel

Number two is correct.
 
With the subjunctive we use as if it is a plural.

Examples:

  • I suggest that he study.
  • Is it essential that we be there?
  • Don recommended that you join the committee.

Hugfrom Israel

Judy

22 Sep 2009     



Mouna mch
Algeria

hi..

thanks dear donapeter for the nice link..
i have learned something new today.. thaaaaaaanks

22 Sep 2009     



mysweetself
Qatar

Wow...I am really confused .When I saw your question at first, I was sure that the first sentence is the correct one....Let �s see other suggestins ...Thanks for sharing your qusestion.Smile

22 Sep 2009     



Mouna mch
Algeria

but.. what about "i hope/wish" ?
i hopr that he pass his exam
                   or
that he passes?!

22 Sep 2009     



Zora
Canada

Well, my Word program accepts both it just suggests the other as an option.

Both sentences are correct. I think it depends on how it is being used.

It �s natural that she dislikes him. He is her biggest enemy!

It �s natural that she dislike him. He used to called her fatty.

22 Sep 2009     



Nebal
Lebanon

OMG, Zora!!! Could the second be correct?? Wow!!!! Yeah, live more, learn more.
Thanks a lot!!
Nebal

22 Sep 2009     



Isabelucha
Portugal

So, the 2nd sentence is reeeally correct? I would never say that! I believe I have already corrected some Ss with sentences like this one...Embarrassed
You �re right Nebal: Live more learn more!

22 Sep 2009     

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