Problems With Verbs (15): Impersonal Expressions.

([It is] [important] [to verify] the data.)

- (it is): It is
- (adjective): important
- (infinitive): to verify
- the data

[OR]

([It is] [important] [that] [the data] [be] verified)

- (it is): It is
- (adjective): important
- (that): that
- (S): the data
- (verb word): be
- verified

Remember that the following adjectives are used in this pattern:
- essential
- imperative
- important
- necessary

Avoid using a present verb instead of a verb word. Avoid using a modal before the verb word.


Examples:

Incorrect: (It is not necessary that you must take) an entrance examination to be admitted to an American university.
Correct: (It is not necessary to take) an entrance examination to be admitted to an American university.

[OR]

Correct: (It is not necessary) that you (take) an entrance examination to be admitted to an American university.

Incorrect: (It is imperative) (that you are) on time.
Correct: (It is imperative) (to be) on time.

[OR]

correct: (It is imperative) that you (be) on time.

Incorrect: (It is important) (that I will speak) with Mr. Hery immediately.
Correct: (It is important) (to speak) with Mr. Hery immediately.

[OR]

Correct: (It is important) that (I speak) with Mr. Hery immediately.

Incorrect: (It is imperative) (that your signature appears) on your indentification card.
correct: (It is imperative) (to sign) your indentification card.

[OR]

correct: (It is imperative) that your signature (appear) on your indentification card.

Incorrect: (It is essential) (that) all applications and transcripts (are filed) no later than july 1.
Correct: (It is essential) (to file) all applications and transcripts no later than july 1.

[OR]

Correct: (It is essential) that all applications and transcripts (be) filed no later than july 1.