Require: subjunctive

[helloriteshranjan]

what is the difference between the meanings of these two sentences:

1-she requires her friend to do work.
vs.
2-she requires that her friend do work.

thanks

[RonPurewal]

what is the difference between the meanings of these two sentences:

1-she requires her friend to do work.
vs.
2-she requires that her friend do work.

thanks

i think that both of these are ok, but #1 is better.
in general, "noun + require(s) + PERSON + to ACTION VERB" is better usage than "noun + require(s) + that + PERSON + subjunctive".

on the other hand, for verbs of being (esp. "to be"), it depends on the context. if it's a future situation, then you use the infinitive; if it's a situation that's already supposed to hold, then you use the subjunctive.
e.g.
the school requires that all teachers be inoculated against common viruses. --> the teachers should ALREADY be inoculated
the school requires all teachers to be inoculated against common viruses. --> the school is going to make the teachers get inoculated (probably still even if they already are inoculated).

on the other hand, for inanimate objects, you absolutely must use the subjunctive.
the dress code requires that your shirttails be tucked in --> correct.
the dress code requires your shirttails to be tucked in --> incorrect.