3. Auxiliary and modal verbs (4)

3. Auxiliary and modal verbs (4)

In subjunctive constructions, for example after verbs like suggest, recommend, demand, insist, etc., should is often used in British English. In American English this is unusual. Click here to see the full text.

AE	BE
What do you suggest l do?	What do you suggest l (should) do?
l recommended that he be fired.	l recommended that he (should) be fired.
It's vital that he be informed.	It's vital that he (should) be informed.