The subjunctive mood is the verb form used to express a wish, a suggestion, a command, or a condition that is contrary to fact. In the case of present tense, if we subtract ‘to’ from infinitive, the verb is subjunctive. In the case of subjunctive, parson has no effect. This means that no matter what parson is, the verb will not change. In Subjunctive mood, verb does not show agreement with its subject.
Example: The teacher advises that Mina learn the lesson.
a. The list of verbs: ask/demand/desire/insist/prefer/propose/recommend /request/require/suggest/urge etc
b. The list of Nouns: demand/insistence/preference/proposal/recommendation/ request/requirement/suggestion etc
c. The list of expression: essential/imperative/important/necessary/urgent etc
advice, advise, ask, demand, desire, desirable, essential, imperative, importance, important, insist, insistence, necessary, prefer, preferable, preference, propose, proposal, recommend, recommendation, request, require, requirement, suggest, suggestion, urge, vital
1. subjunctive word —+ that + sub+ verb (base form ) + ext.
(not added s/es/ing/ed/modal with verb)
2. Subjunctive word —+ that + sub+ verb (base participle form) + ext.
3. Subjunctive word —+ that + sub+ not+ verb (base form) + ext.
1. I was in your position two years ago. (not in the subjunctive mood)
2. If I were in your position, I would do the same. (subjunctive mood)
3. If I were ordered, I’d go.
4. If music be the food of love, play on.
5. It is essential to solve the problem.
6. If I were a cat, I would lie in the sun all day.
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subject |
base form of verb |
ext |
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God |
save |
the King/Queen. |
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God |
bless |
you. |
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I wish that |
he |
cook. |
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It is essential |
he |
be allowed |
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The doctor suggested that |
she |
not smoke. |
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It will be essential that |
they |
be heard. |
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She refused the request that |
the prerequisite |
be waved. |
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I wish that |
it |
were |
still in use. |
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It is essential that |
every child |
have |
the same facilities. |
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It was important that |
he |
write |
to me soon. |
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Our advice is that |
the company |
invest |
in new equipment. |
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It is important that |
she |
be |
present that time. |
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She suggests that |
I |
work |
full time from Sunday. |
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The board recommended that |
the motion |
be passed |
immediately. |
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It was essential that |
he |
guard |
the box. |
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His requirement is that |
everyone |
be |
computer literate. |
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It is imperative that |
the game |
begin |
at once. |
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She will demand that |
he |
leave |
the hospital premises. |
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He recommended that |
each driver |
report |
his tips. |
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I suggested that |
he |
implement |
a budget cut in March. |
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It is recommended that |
she |
prepare |
a short speech. |
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It’s necessary that |
she |
be |
in the room with you. |
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We asked that |
he |
listen |
carefully |
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It is important that |
she |
agree |
to these terms. |
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Maya insisted that |
the student |
seek |
the aid of a tutor. |
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Sally wishes that |
she |
were |
taller. |