conditional clause without "s" to indicate a the 3rd person form?

[Anette1]

Hi,

I have difficulties in understanding the following construction: could anybody explain why no "s" is needed with "help"? Thanks a lot, regards, a.

It is essential that the HR Manager help coordinate the training programm

[Alan]

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Hi Anette,

This is an example of the subjunctive form and no 's' is needed in the third person singular. This is what is called a mandative subjunctive where some sort of action is called for or demanded. In other words it is required/essential that the manager should help. I've written some notes on the subjunctive for the site, which may help.

http://www.english-test.net/lessons/15/index.html

Alan
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[Sundus]

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