Do native English speakers actually use the subjunctive? I learned English growing up and I never gave much thought to it (honestly I didn't even realize the subjunctive existed until I was older). Do native speakers really use it in conversations? What would they normally say? It is necessary that they be warned of the risks / it is necessary that they are warned of the risks It was vital that they be warned of the risks / It was vital that they were warned of the risks I recommend that he see a specialist / I recommend that he sees a specialist. I recommended that he see a specialist / I recommended that he saw a specialist. It is urgent that the company doesn't follow those processes / It is urgent that the company not follow those processes I know you can phrase the sentences differently to avoid the subjunctive, but I still want to know if native speakers use this form. Does it have to do with the region? Are they able to tell when someone doesn't use the subjunctive? Is it considered a mistake? Is it only necessary in some cases? (Like saying "I wish he were here" instead of "I wish he was here"). Thanks!