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Subjunctive

The document explains the subjunctive mood, which is used to express wishes, emotions, recommendations, requests, and doubts. It outlines how to form the subjunctive using the base form of verbs after certain verbs and expressions, providing examples for clarity. Additionally, it lists common expressions related to the subjunctive mood.

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Subjunctive

The document explains the subjunctive mood, which is used to express wishes, emotions, recommendations, requests, and doubts. It outlines how to form the subjunctive using the base form of verbs after certain verbs and expressions, providing examples for clarity. Additionally, it lists common expressions related to the subjunctive mood.

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I insist that he arrive

on time.
It’s important that
you be present at the
meeting.
The Subjunctive
When to use the
subjunctive mood?

To talk about events that we


want to happen or hope to
happen.

To express wishes, emotions,


recommendations, requests,
demands, doubts.
How to form the
subjunctive mood?
The subjunctive is formed with the base form of the verb
(infinitive without to).

It is typically used after some verbs (insist, ask) and


expressions / adjectives (important, essential)

VERB/EXPRESSION THAT VERB (INFINITIVE)


How to form the
subjunctive mood?

Verbs: advise, insist, propose, require, ask, intend,


recommend, suggest, demand, order, regret, urge,
desire, prefer, request, wish

Expressions / adjectives:
It’s important / vital / crucial / essential
Examples
It is necessary that all students be present at the
assembly.

It’s important that he walk his own path.

My parents demanded that I be nice to my annoying


cousin.

I recommend that you not be late.


Examples
It is necessary that all students be present at the
assembly.

It’s important that he walk his own path.

My parents demanded that I be nice to my annoying


cousin.

I recommend that you not be late.


Common expressions
Heaven forbid So be it

Come what may Truth be told

If need be Bless you / God bless you

Be that as it may If need be

Heaven help us Suffice it to say

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