Subjunctive mood - Phạm Thị Thu Hằng

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1. SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD By: Pham Thi Thu Hang, M.A
2. 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
3. Kinds of Subjunctive mood  Present Subjunctive mood  Past Subjunctive mood  Past Perfect Subjunctive mood
4. Present Subjunctive mood He should be here right now
5.  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
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Special expressions  Curse this toad !  Long live Uncle Ho!  Have a good time!  May your dream come true!  Might you be soon well again!
9. 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
10.  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
11. 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
12. Let’s practice
13. 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
14. 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.
15.  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.
16. Thanks for attending!