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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?
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?
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?
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?
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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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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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Description
This quiz covers the use of the subjunctive mood in English, focusing on its importance, structure, and the verbs and expressions that require it. Test your understanding of how to express necessity and desire through subjunctive forms and structures.
