Use of Subjunctive Mood?

[jasveron]

I read in a Hong Kong newspaper the following sentence:
"It is imperative that new leadership rises to the challenge, revamp the operation and help restore the MTR’s reputation as a world-class railway operator."

Why the first verb "rise" was not in its infinitive form while the other two verbs in the sentence (revamp and help) were?

Thanks!

 

[Tarheel]

I read in a Hong Kong newspaper the following sentence:
"It is imperative that new leadership rises to the challenge, revamp the operation and help restore the MTR’s reputation as a world-class railway operator."

Why was the first verb ("rise") not in its infinitive form while the other two verbs in the sentence (revamp and help) were?

In my opinion the writer should have said revamps and helps.

 

[tedmc]

Why is the first verb "rise" [STRIKE]was[/STRIKE] not in its infinitive form while the other two verbs in the sentence (revamp and help) [STRIKE]were[/STRIKE] are?

Thanks!

I think the simple tense is more appropriate.

 

[Tdol]

I would use the indicative.

 

[GoesStation]

I was a little surprised to see a fellow American prefer the indicative there. Only the subjunctive works for me.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

In my opinion the writer should have said revamps and helps.

Absolutely, at least in American English. It's two typos in one sentence.

If it had said leaders instead of ​leadership, the three words would be singular.

 

[Tarheel]

It's two typos in one sentence.

I am fairly sure I have beaten that record.
;-)

 

[Tdol]

(sigh) The youth of today, :roll:

And if I am the youth of today....