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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood

The document discusses the subjunctive mood in English and its uses. The subjunctive mood is used after expressions containing orders, requests, hypotheticals, or wishes. It is also used to express wishes or hypothetical situations including the word "if". In those cases, "were" is used instead of "was". Examples are provided to illustrate uses of the subjunctive mood after common expressions like "it is recommended that" and in conditional sentences with "if".

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood

The document discusses the subjunctive mood in English and its uses. The subjunctive mood is used after expressions containing orders, requests, hypotheticals, or wishes. It is also used to express wishes or hypothetical situations including the word "if". In those cases, "were" is used instead of "was". Examples are provided to illustrate uses of the subjunctive mood after common expressions like "it is recommended that" and in conditional sentences with "if".

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Subjunctive Mood

What is it and When is it used?


The subjunctive is used after certain expressions that contain an order or
a request, a hypothetical, or a wish.
It is recommended that…
Ask that...
It is important that...
We insist that..
It is recommended that...
• It is recommended that she prepare a
short speech before the ceremony.

• It is recommended that
you prepare a short speech before
the ceremony.
Ask that... It is important that... We insist that...
• We asked that he listen carefully to • It is important that she agree to • Maya insisted that the
the directions before starting the these terms. student seek the aid of a tutor.
project.
Verb to be
The subjunctive mood has one other use: to express wishes and
hypothetical situations. Typically, this type of statement includes the
word if.
Verb to be
Examples:
When you’re describing a wish or
an impossible situation, • If I were a cat, I would lie in
use were instead of was. the sun all day.
• If I were you, I’d be careful.
• If he were rich, he’d buy
ten yachts.
• Sally wishes she were taller.
Let’s practice.
1
1. It is essential that she _____ at the meeting.
[X] be
[ ] is
1
2
2. If I _____ you I would call her tonight.
[ ] was
[X] were
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It is necessary that every student _____ a uniform.
[ ] wears
[X] wear
4
1
I hope that he _____ his homework on time.
[X] finish
[ ] finishes
5
1
5. The doctors recommended that she _____ a holiday.
[ ] takes
[ ] take
X

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