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 	- subjunctive mood
 		- very formal more in a.e. than b.e
 		- used (primarily) in writing
+			- The verb is in the base form for all subjects.
+			- The verb is in the base form even if the first verb is in the past.
+			  *He suggested that I go to the event.*
+			- The word *that* is optional.
+			  *He insisted that I be there.**
+			  **He insisted I be there.*
+			- The verbs above can be used with other structures as well.
 		- bare infinitive
 		  id:: a55e39ce-e45f-4aba-93a6-c946b2fbd120
 		- ```