I asked my students to be in class on time.

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I asked that my students be in class on time.

ASK, DEMAND, INSIST, ORDER, PROPOSE,

RECOMMEND, REQUEST, REQUIRE, SUGGEST
+ THAT + subject + verb in the present subjunctive
My teacher asked that I do my homework.
My boss asked that he work tomorrow.
I propose that you travel on vacation.
I suggest that you go to the gym.
My boss ordered that I finish the report.
I proposed that you do more exercises.
I recommended that my son study a lot.
I asked that you make cookies for me.
I asked that you make the bed for me.
I insist that you watch this movie with me.
Samuel recommended that we go to the new restaurant.
Peter suggested that we watch a movie on Saturday.
Tamara demanded that Giovanna open her book.
Mom always requests that I do the dishes.

IT’S ESSENTIAL, IT’S NECESSARY, IT’S IMPORTANT

+ THAT + subject + verb in the present subjunctive
It’s important that we always brush our teeth.
It’s necessary that he have gym class 4 times a week.
It’s essential that we vote on the elections.
It’s necessary that I lose weight.
It’s essential that she sleep well every night.
It’s important that we practice exercise.
It’s important that we learn another language.
It’s essential that they get a good grade.
It’s necessary that I do my homework.
It’s important that the students arrive on time for class.