Subjunctive

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Subjunctive mood

By: Pham Thi Thu Hang, M.A
Function of Subjunctive mood
Subjunctive mood is a polite and formal structure used in written English
Express the desires, wishes, doubtfulness, degree, conditions,….in short, it is about the unreal condition or state
Kinds of Subjunctive mood
Present Subjunctive mood
Past Subjunctive mood
Past Perfect Subjunctive mood
Present Subjunctive mood
He should be here right now
Present Subjunctive mood
Express a willingness or a requirement of someone at present or in future
Subject 1 + Verb + that + Subject 2+ (should) +
propose + be+PII/Adj
order
wish bare verb
suggest
request

E.g. She wishes that He should be here now





1. Present Subjunctive mood
It + be + Adjective + that + Subject + bare Verb
important
urgent, obligatory
necessary,imperative
advised, recommended, required, suggested , proposed

e.g. It is important that he be here now




2--Present Subjunctive mood
Besides verbs and adjectives, we also use noun in very special or formal situation

e.g. There is requirement from your daughter- in- law that your son
Noun
be at home on time everyday.


Special expressions
Curse this toad !
Long live Uncle Ho!
Have a good time!
May your dream come true!
Might you be soon well again!
2--Past Subjunctive mood
Express an unreal wish at present or in future
Be Were
Verb Ved/ Ir Verb
Wish e.g. I wish I were younger
She wishes he came here now
If (second condition)
e.g. If I were you, I would marry her






It is high time + sbd+ Ved
E.g. it is high time you went to bed
If only /wish
E.g. If only you told me the truth now
As if/ as though
E.g. You look as if you were ill now
Would rather/sooner + clause
Suppose/ supposing that



3--Past Perfect Subjunctive mood

Past Perfect – Had + PII
E.g. It was a nice day yesterday, I wish I had been at the beach then
Let`s practice
1. It`s important that she (remember) to take her medicine twice a day.
2. I suggest that Frank (read) the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle. He doesn`t want the wheels to fall off while he is riding down a hill
3. Mrs. Finkelstein demanded that the heater (repair) immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
4. It`s vital that the United States (focus) on improving its public education system. What we do now will affect our country for generations to come.
5. The monk insisted that the tourists (enter) the temple until they had removed their shoes.
6. I am not going to sit here and let her insult me. I demand that she (apologize) for what she just said.
immediately




















7. Judy asked that we (attend) her graduation ceremony next week.
8. Was it really necessary that (sit) I there watching you the entire time you were rehearsing for the play? It was really boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.
9. It is important to remember that Janine (think) very differently from you. She may not agree to the changes you have made in the organization of the company.
10. It`s a little difficult to find the restaurant. I propose that we all (drive) together so that nobody gets lost along the way.
11. The woman insisted that the lost child (take) to store`s information desk so his parents could be paged.
12. The nutritionist recommended that Sally (reduce) her daily fat intake.

13. The environmental leader felt it was extremely important that the people of the city (allow) to voice their concerns over the new hotel being built on the bay.
14. She told me that the government (regulate) the airline industry. I don`t know if that is true.
15. The sign at the pool recommended that you (swim) after eating a large meal.
16. It is necessary that a life guard (monitor) the summing pool while the children are taking their swimming lessons.
17. The sun is scorching today. I suggest you (put) on sunblock immediately before you get a sun burn.
18. John insists that Sarah (invite) to the wedding; otherwise he will not attend.
Thanks for attending!
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