Verb forms following “that” clauses.

I.

They suggested (that) we (should) meet at the bus stop.

Они предложили, чтобы мы встретились на автобусной остановке.

My wife’s suggestion is that you (should) move house.

Моя жена предлагает вам переехать.

The police gave an order (that) all weapons (should) be handed in.

Полицейские приказали сдать все оружие.

Other useful reporting verbs and nouns related to these verbs are: advise, ask, beg, command, demand, direct, insist, instruct, intend, propose, recommend, request, require, stipulate, warn, etc.; agreement, aim, arrangement, decision, desire, idea, intention, motion, plan, proposal, reason, recommendation, rule, suggestion, wish.

Exercise 135. Translate into Russian.

1.He suggested that they transport the patient over to England at once. 2. My proposition is that we should go there and see what we can do. 3. My idea was that we should try to find a really gifted satirist. 4. He proposed that we should walk into Henley. 5. The proposal under discussion was that a pamphlet be issued setting forth the committee’s view on the problem. 6. Mr. Ford insisted that every car be black in order to keep the price down. 7. Tony Simmons could not agree with him insisting they should invest more cash in the stock market. 8. She demands that I should take her some­where more amusing tomorrow. 9. Then he sent me a note and re­quested that I should not see his daughter. 10. The order was that we should be ready to start within an hour.11. They recommend he remain in jail for another six months until the next review. 12. Their only demand was that he run the place as he was told to.13. The court blocked an Immigration and Naturalization Service order that the boy be returned to his father in Cuba. 14. The deal requires that teachers join the union. 15. My only request is that the television sets be turned down. 16. I would respectfully suggest that you keep to your cabin. 17. She said company lawyers also had demanded the Web site be transferred to their authority. 18. I was going to recommend that you buy a second-hand pickup truck, a beater. 20. However, for your safety, we do require that you keep your seat belt fastened at all times while seated. 21. Hadrian decreed that a new temple be built in the honor of Jupiter. 22. There was a suggestion that we sit down for a while and discuss this. 23. Junior’s inheritance is based on the provision that he divorce Irene. 24. Didn’t you see the directive that all personnel be clean-shaven, Commander Eddington? 25. Their recommendation was that nothing should be touched before the police arrived.

Exercise 136. Put in the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

Example: They insisted that she … at once. (come)

They insisted that she (should) come at once.       The proposal that she … us has merit. (meet)       The proposal that she (should) meet us has merit.

1. He suggested that I … ready by eight o'clock. (be) 2. We request that she … the window. (open) 3. They demanded that he … the room. (leave) 4. I will ask that she … me. (accompany) 5. They recommended that he … to Bermuda. (fly) 6. The request that we … ready to leave at six is a nuisance. (be) 7. The recommendation that she …a holiday was carried out. (take) 8. They asked that we … standing. (remain) 9. The requirement that he … work will be hard to meet. (find) 10. The demand that she … the report has been carried out. (complete)

11. He suggests that I … something of a more serious nature. (try)

12. Who proposed that they … down to the sea wall? (walk)

Exercise 137. Complete the sentences using the suggested phrases.

1. I suggest that ... a) go and see the doctor

2. He insisted that ... b) come to dinner next Sunday

3. They proposed that… c) not to work in fits and starts

4. He orders that ... d) be ready

5. She asks that ... e) be postponed

6. Who demands that … f) book the tickets in advance

7. His suggestion is that the g) return before dinner

conference… h) not to stop for the afternoon rest

8. The arrangement was that he…

9.The demand is that the children… i) be opened

10.The order is that you … j) try to do it again

Exercise 138. Paraphrase the following using the example:

Example: He had to suggest her taking part in the contest.

He had to suggest she (should) take part in the contest.

1. The doctor recommended her to keep to a diet.

2. The captain ordered everybody to leave the deck.

3. The requirement was for every applicant to go through medical examination.

4. The majority of the committee insisted on the mater being postponed.

5. The demonstrators demand a decrease in prices.

6. The order was for us to be ready start a day earlier.

7. They advised her to find another job.

8. He insisted on being given a chance to prove his point of view.

9. They requested for the goods to be delivered in time.

10. Why do you insist on his doing the task on his own?

11. They arranged for all the preparations to stay secret.

12. She recommended him to give up writing.

Exercise 139. Translate into English.

1. Прокурор потребовал, чтобы дело слушалось при закрытых дверях. 2. Режиссер распорядился, чтобы во время репетиции в зал никого не впускали. 3. Его предложение заключалось в том, чтобы все мы высказали свое мнение, прежде, чем принимать решение. 4. Руководитель лаборатории посоветовал нам разбиться на несколько групп и некоторые опыты проводить одновременно. 5. Комиссия предложила, чтобы в отчет было включено больше фактов. 6. Вы настаиваете на том, чтобы мы все сдали свои курсовые работы перед последним зачетом? 7. Я предлагаю временно прекратить обсуждение вопроса и вернуться к нему после доклада. 8. Библиотека требует вернуть книги до конца семестра. 9. Разве ты когда-нибудь предлагал, чтобы он бросил занятия спортом? 10. Он не высказывал предложения, чтобы мы хранили молчание. 11. Председатель рекомендовал представить все изменения к резолюции в письменной форме. 12. Он настаивал на том, чтобы ему передали всю дополнительную информацию. 13. Мы предлагаем им сделать перерыв. 14. Я требую, чтобы он ушел. 15. Профессор требует от нас сдавать работы в напечатанном виде. 16. Погода хорошая, и я рекомендую всем прогуляться до станции пешком. 17. Почему ты настаиваешь на том, чтобы сдавать экзамен досрочно? 18. Мой совет таков, что вам нужно бросить курить. 19. Порядок таков, что вы прежде всего должны зарегистрироваться. 20. Рекомендации врача заключались в том, чтобы мне перейти на диету. 21. Все согласны, чтобы мы поработали в выходные? 22. Партнеры настаивали, чтобы вы организовали эту встречу. 23. Моим страстным желанием всегда было стать писателем. 24. Требование бастующих было, чтобы зарплата была выдана немедленно. 25. Я предложил, чтобы мы вместе выбрали подарок для нашего друга. 26. Мой начальник настаивал, чтобы я взял отпуск. 27. Отец хотел идти пешком, но мама настояла, чтобы мы поехали на машине. 28.Мой вам дружеский совет - не принимайте все так близко к сердцу.

II.

1. A)

It is necessary that everybody (should) be very attentive.

Необходимо, чтобы все были крайне внимательны.

Other useful phrases with a modal meaning of necessity or recommendation are:

It is advisable желательно

desirable -//-

obligatory обязательно, необходимо

urgent настоятельно необходимо

imperative -//-

important важно

of importance -//-

essential существенно важно

vital (жизненно) важно

inevitable неизбежно

unavoidable -//-

B)

It was demanded that she (should) leave the house at once.

Потребовали, чтобы она покинула дом немедленно.

Other useful phrases with a modal meaning of necessity or recommendation are:

It is ordered приказано

demanded требуется

required -//-

suggested предлагается

requested -//-

proposed - //-

motioned -//-

recommended рекомендуется

decided решено, определено

determined -//-

expected ожидается

arranged намечено, согласовано

agreed -//-

intended намечено, предполагается

C)

It is the doctor’s recommendation that he (should) stay indoors.

Врач рекомендует, чтобы он не выходил из дома.

Other useful nouns with a modal meaning of necessity or recommendation are:

advice, command, demand, order, recommendation, request, requirement, suggestion, warning

Exercise 140. Comment on the use of the verb forms in “that” clauses subordinated to the principal clause with it as subject. Translate into Russian.

1. It is necessary that I should meet your sister before she leaves. 2. It was necessary that they become familiar with the facts. 3. It was not necessary that I should be present at the conference. 4. It was very important that I should see you. 5. It's not advisable that you stay here alone. 6. It seems desirable that they should separate. 7. Mr. President, under Condition Red, it is standard procedure that the base be sealed off from outside contact. 8. It seems to me awfully important that I should be called as early as possible. 9. It was arranged that a boat should come and take us. 10. It was suggested that the work should be stopped. 11. It is required that the letters be posted before ten o'clock. 12. It was intended that the tourists should begin their round about the mansion early in the morning. 13. It was necessary that the fleet be in readiness. 14. It's important that he keep silent for the time being. 15. It's ne­cessary that you be as delicate as possible in arguing with her. 16. It was arranged that the general himself be present. 17. It’s not really vital he be involved in this call. 18. It is imperative that everyone play pianissimo during the spoken monologue. 19. It is in the interest of the United States that Russia be a democracy. 20 It is extremely urgent that we talk with you right now, sir. 21. Well, she said that the top priority of the tribunal is that …the leaders be arrested and brought to the Hague.