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SUBJUNCTIVEMOOD

By: Pham Thi Thu Hang, M.A


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Function of Subjunctive mood

Subjunctive mood is a polite and formalstructure used in written English

Express the desires, wishes, doubtfulness,

degree, conditions,.in short, it is about theunreal condition or state


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Kinds of Subjunctive mood

Present Subjunctive mood

Past Subjunctive mood

Past Perfect Subjunctive mood


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Present Subjunctive mood

He should be

here right now


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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/Adjorder

wish bare verb

suggestrequest

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


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1. Present Subjunctive mood

It + be + Adjective + that + Subject + bareVerb

important

urgent, obligatory

necessary,imperative

advised, recommended, required,

suggested , proposed

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


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-- resent u unct ve moo Besides verbs and adjectives, we also use noun in very special orformal situation

e.g. There isrequirementfrom your daughter- in- law thatyour son

Nounbe at home on time everyday.


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Special expressions

Curse this toad !

Long live Uncle Ho!

Have a good time!

May your dream come true!

Might you be soon well again!


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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


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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


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3--Past Perfect Subjunctive mood Past Perfect Had + PII

E.g. It was a nice day yesterday, I wish I had been at thebeach then


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Lets practice


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1. It's important that she (remember) to take her medicinetwice a day.

2. I suggest that Frank (read) the directions carefully beforeassembling the bicycle. He doesn't want the wheels to falloff while he is riding down a hill3. Mrs. Finkelstein demanded that the heater (repair)immediately. Her apartment was freezing.4. It's vital that the United States (focus) on improving itspublic education system. What we do now will affect ourcountry 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 demandthat she (apologize) for what she just said.immediately


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7. Judy asked that we (attend) her graduation ceremonynext week.8. Was it really necessary that (sit) I there watching you theentire time you were rehearsing for the play? It was reallyboring watching you repeat the scenes over and overagain.

9. It is important to remember that Janine (think) verydifferently from you. She may not agree to the changes youhave made in the organization of the company.10. It's a little difficult to find the restaurant. I propose thatwe all (drive) together so that nobody gets lost along the

way.11. The woman insisted that the lost child (take) to store'sinformation desk so his parents could be paged.12. The nutritionist recommended that Sally (reduce) herdaily fat intake.


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13. The environmental leader felt it wasextremely 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 thatyou (swim) after eating a large meal.16. It is necessary that a life guard (monitor)the summing pool while the children aretaking their swimming lessons.17. The sun is scorching today. I suggest you

(put) on sunblock immediately before you geta sun burn.18. John insists that Sarah (invite) to thewedding; otherwise he will not attend.


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attending!

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