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What form of the verb is used in the subjunctive mood?
What form of the verb is used in the subjunctive mood?
- Present participle
- Base form (correct)
- Future form
- Past tense
Which of the following statements correctly describes the structure of a subjunctive sentence?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the structure of a subjunctive sentence?
- Verb + that + adjective + subject + verb
- Verb + infinitive + object + subject + verb
- Verb or expression + that + subject + (not) base verb (correct)
- Subject + verb + object + that + base verb
Which phrase correctly expresses a desire for someone to take action in the subjunctive mood?
Which phrase correctly expresses a desire for someone to take action in the subjunctive mood?
- I hope you to submit the work
- I expect you finishing the project
- I want you to complete the assignment (correct)
- I’d like for you help with the task
Which of the following pairs of words or expressions typically require the use of the subjunctive mood?
Which of the following pairs of words or expressions typically require the use of the subjunctive mood?
In which of these sentences is the subjunctive mood used correctly?
In which of these sentences is the subjunctive mood used correctly?
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Subjunctive Mood
Subjunctive Mood
A grammatical mood used to express a wish, suggestion, or demand.
Base Verb
Base Verb
The base form of the verb (without any endings).
Verbs & Expressions with Subjunctive
Verbs & Expressions with Subjunctive
The subjunctive is typically used after specific verbs or expressions that express desire, suggestion, or necessity.
Subjunctive Sentence Structure
Subjunctive Sentence Structure
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Expressing Desire with Infinitives
Expressing Desire with Infinitives
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Study Notes
Using the Subjunctive
- The subjunctive emphasizes the importance or urgency of an action.
- It uses the base form of the verb.
- Example: "The manager insisted that he work late."
- Example: "It is important that you be at the meeting."
Verbs and Expressions Requiring the Subjunctive
- The subjunctive is used with certain verbs and expressions, including:
- ask
- request
- demand
- require
- insist
- suggest
- recommend
- urge
- it is essential
- it is imperative
- it is important
- it is necessary
Sentence Structure for the Subjunctive
- The subjunctive follows a specific pattern:
- Verb/expression + that + subject + (not) base verb
- Example: "It is essential that you dress appropriately."
- Example: "She asked that we not be late."
Expressing Desire with Infinitives
- "I’d like you + infinitive" and "I want you + infinitive" express a desire.
- Example: "I’d like you to help with this project."
- Example: "I want you to finish the report this afternoon."
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