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Definition
& Use
Definition
& Use
Present
Use the simple form of the verb. The simple form is the
infinitive without the "to." The simple form of the verb
"to go" is "go." The Subjunctive is only noticeable in
certain forms and tenses.
Form
I go
You go
He go
She go
An so on
Examples
Notice
Verbs
Followed
by the
Subjunctiv
e
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
to
advise (that)
ask (that)
command (that)
demand (that)
desire (that)
insist (that)
propose (that)
recommend (that)
request (that)
suggest (that)
urge (that)
Verbs
Followed
by the
Subjunctiv
e
Examples:
Dr. Smithasked thatMarksubmithis research paper
before the end of the month.
DonnarequestedFrankcometo the party.
The teacherinsists thather studentsbeon time.
Expression
s Followed
by the
Subjunctiv
e
It
It
It
It
It
It
It
It
It
It
It
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
best (that)
crucial (that)
desirable (that)
essential (that)
imperative (that)
important (that)
recommended (that)
urgent (that)
vital (that)
a good idea (that)
a bad idea (that)
Negative
Form
takethe
job
without
Examples:
Passive
voice
Examples:
Continuou
s Time
Should as
Subjunctiv
e
Wilmashould
Past
Definition
and Use
Past indicative
Iwas, you were, hewas, we were, they were
Past subjunctive
(that) Iwere, (that) you were, (that) hewere, (that) we
were, (that) they were
Definition
and Use
Definition
and Use
Definition
and Use
Negative
Form
Expressions of
Wish
Rules
Rules
Rules
In finite clauses after would rather and it's (high) time, the
past tense is used:
I'd rather you came with me.
It's time they gave up.
Rules
Distinguis
hing from
past
indicative
afterif
compared with:
If he were to walk down the road, he might whistle.
Compare also:
If he was in class yesterday, he learned it.
If he were in class today, he would be learning it.
Inversion
Inversion in
Subjunctive
Inversion in
Subjunctive
Inversion in
Subjunctive
Exercises
Exercises
6. I am not going to sit here and let her insult me. I demand
that she immediately (apologize)for what she just said.
apologi
7. Judy asked
that we (attend)her graduation ceremony
next week. ze
Exercises
atten
d
8. Was it really necessary that
be(sit) Ithere watching you the
entire time you were rehearsing
sitti for the play? It was really
boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.
ng
9. It is important to remember that Janine
thin(think)very
differently from you. She may not agree to the changes you
ks
have made in
the organization of the company.
10. It's a little difficult to find the restaurant. I propose that
driv
we all (drive)together so that nobody gets lost along the
e
way.
Exercises
Exercises
be
18. John insists that Sarah (invite)to the wedding;
invit
otherwise he will not attend.
ed
com
19. I think it's an interesting fact that
she (come)from
es
Estonia.
wor
k
20. It is imperative that the world (work)towards a
solution to global warming before the weather patterns
of the world are disrupted irreparably.