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Chapter 28 The Jussive Subjunctive. The ancient grammarians coined the term "subjunctive" to indicate its most common use, in subordinate clauses (subiungo, to join as subordinate). But the various subordinate uses are best understood as developments from the independent uses. . Chapter
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1. Chapter 28 The Jussive Subjunctive
2. Chapter 28 The Jussive Subjunctive The ancient grammarians coined the term "subjunctive" to indicate its most common use, in subordinate clauses (subiungo, to join as subordinate).
But the various subordinate uses are best understood as developments from the independent uses.
3. Chapter 28 The Jussive Subjunctive The Jussive Subjunctive may be used just like the IMPERATIVE to give direct commands.
In other words, it is the direct expression of the duty or obligation that rests on someone.
Unlike the Imperative, however, you may use it in any number or person.
4. Chapter 28 The Jussive Subjunctive So, you could say "Let us do something." or "Let them die."
Ne is employed in negative commands.
Its easy to recognize a jussive subjunctive clause, look for a main verb in the subjunctive.
5. Chapter 28 The Jussive Subjunctive In English translation may and should can sometimes be employed, especially in the second person:
Semper speres
you should always hope
let is the English auxiliary most often used, followed by the subject noun or pronoun.
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