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NOUN CLAUSES & REPORTED SPEECH

verb + gerund
Reporting Verb Example Sentence
admit Jack admitted making a mistake during the project presentation.

appreciate Kate appreciated receiving a handwritten note from her friend.
avoid Jeff avoided eating sugary snacks for a month to boost his health.
consider Julia is considering taking a vacation to a tropical island.

delay The airline had to delay boarding due to a technical issue with the plane.
deny Tim denied borrowing his friend’s dictionary without permission.
enjoy My daughter enjoys reading books in her free time.

mention Ross mentioned visiting the Grand Canyon on his next vacation.
mind Anne doesn’t mind attending meetings after regular working hours.
recommend The dentist recommends flossing daily to avoid gum disease and cavities.
regret Jason regrets not taking the opportunity to travel abroad.

suggest My friend suggests trying out a new restaurant in town.

8. Subjunctive in Noun Clauses
“Subjunctive”, gerçek durumlardan ziyade varsayım, istek, dilek, öneri ve hayalî durumları anlatmak için
kullanılan bir yapıdır. Tüm öznelerde fiilin yalın halinin kullanıldığı bu yapı, İngiliz İngilizcesi’nde çok yaygın
değildir. Bunun yerine, “would” ve “should” gibi yardımcı fiillerin kullanımları tercih edilir. Bu yapı, zaman Video 10.9
zaman edebi dilde, özellikle Amerikan İngilizcesi’nde, bazı kalıp ve ifadelerde kullanılır.

Common Verbs Used in Subjunctive
Verbs Used in Subjunctive

advise demand order require
ask desire prefer resolve
beg determine propose suggest
command implore recommend urge

decide insist request

Her mother insists that Amanda (should) leave the house with an umbrella because the weather forecast predicts rain.
The family suggested that he (should) stay with them for the weekend to spend some quality time together.
Common Adjectives Used in Subjunctive

Adjectives Used in Subjunctive
advisable desirable mandatory significant

best essential necessary unthinkable
critical imperative obligatory urgent
crucial important recommendable vital

It is essential that all employees (must) attend the safety training session before using any machinery.
It is crucial that a garden (should) get enough sunlight throughout the day in order to thrive.

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