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is important that we (should) learn English well. 2) It is necessary that we (should) set out right away. 3) It is strange that he (should) have failed in the exam. 4) It is impossible that I (should) have done this. 5) It is imperative that we (should) finish the work. 2. In the object clauses of the verb “wish” and “would rather”: . 1) I wish I were a college student. —In fact I am not a college student. 2) We wish we had taken his advice. — In fact we didn’t take his advice. 3) I wish I could fly to the moon. — In fact I will be unable to fly to the moon. 4) I would rather you paid me now. you painted the wall green next time. you hadn’t done that yesterday. 3. In the object clauses of the verbs “demand, order, require, request, propose, suggest, insist ...”: . 1) He demanded that we (should) tell him everything about it. 2) The chairman proposed that we (should) discuss the question. 3) He suggested that the sports meet (should) be put off until May. Compare: His accent suggested that he was from the south. 4) They insisted that the paintings (should) be sold at high prices. Compare: He insisted that he was right. 4. In the adverbial clauses led by “as if / though”: . 1) He looks as if he were an artist. — In fact he isn’t an artist. 2) It looks as if it might rain — The chance of rain is small. Compare: It looks as if it is going to rain. — It is likely to rain. 3) He talked as if he had been to London. —In fact