SUBJUNCTIVE I
1. Supply the necessary forms for the verbs in brackets
1. It was agreed that he start on his new job on Monday.
2. I’m afraid I haven’t made my point clear.
3. I suggested that she take off her coat and move towards the fire.
4. It was surprising that she made friends with our boys.
5. It’s important that I myself speak with your captain.
6. I feared lest I should get back in time.
7. It outraged me that he should remind me of my duty.
8. She was disappointed that he did not come to the party.
9. I’m afraid they misunderstood my intention.
10. It was arranged that Mr. Dodd have a room at the local pub.
11. It surprised me that after such a journey he should look in first-class physical condition.
12. I felt puzzled why he should be so troubled.
13. It’s not at all necessary that I explain anything to you.
14. I was afraid that Father would be upset when I broke the news to him.
15. It’s advisable that you talk to the old man in a quiet, relaxed tone.
16. The officer ordered that the bridge be destroyed at dawn.
17. He was anxious that you should know the truth.
18. He decided that his son should have a proper education.
19. He had given instructions that everything possible be done.
20. I was ashamed that he should tell lies.
2. Complete the following sentences
1. They find it advisable that we arrive early to secure good seats.
2. Does anyone feel it important that the meeting be rescheduled?
3. Why do you believe it necessary that we submit the documents today?
4. He did not feel it important that the rules be strictly followed.
5. Do you find it advisable that we take an alternative route?
6. I don’t feel it desirable that he interferes in our discussion.
3. Paraphrase the following sentences
1. I did not think it necessary for you to spend so much time indoors.
→ I did not think that you should spend so much time indoors.
2. She feels it necessary for the children to get plenty of exercise in the open air.
→ She feels that the children should get plenty of exercise in the open air.
3. Do you consider it important for her to write short poems?
→ Do you consider that she should write short poems?
4. They believe it important for students to learn passages by heart.
→ They believe that students should learn passages by heart.
4. Paraphrase using modal verbs
1. I was afraid she was mistaken.
→ I was afraid she might be mistaken.
2. They are afraid he is out.
→ They are afraid he may be out.
3. I fear that the boys will prove too noisy.
→ I fear that the boys might be too noisy.
4. Mother worries that I will catch cold in the open car.
→ Mother worries that I may catch cold in the open car.
5. We feared that they did not know the way.
→ We feared that they might not know the way.
6. We worried that they would lose the way in the forest.
→ We worried that they might lose the way in the forest.
7. I’m afraid the way will seem long to you.
→ I’m afraid the way may seem long to you.
8. Don’t you fear she will be short-sighted like her father?
→ Don’t you fear she might become short-sighted like her father?
9. She worried that she would lose her eyesight.
→ She worried that she might lose her eyesight.
10. I worried that I would miss the bus.
→ I worried that I might miss the bus.
5. Open the brackets
1. She was overcome with fear that I might let her down.
2. Mrs. Finkelstein demanded that the heater be repaired immediately.
3. At the first sight of his host Andrew almost wished he had not come.
4. They had made a date for the following Friday night, and he feared lest she should not
come.
5. It’s important that the children be taught to know the right things from the very
beginning.
6. It was surprising that she made friends with so many people.
7. Nobody supported the motion that he be elected president.
8. I consider it interesting that they have been writing letters to each other all these years.
9. She has been crying for the past few days. I wish she would tell me what’s wrong.
10. John stood up lest anyone should see him lying there in his evening clothes.
11. He only requested that he be allowed to see the leaders of some departments.
12. It is necessary that a lifeguard monitor the swimming pool.
13. It is imperative that we work towards a solution to global warming.
14. It is quite natural that it should rain in autumn.
15. Don’t you fear lest he should misunderstand the directions!
16. It was strange that they changed their mind.
17. I was afraid that you might fall ill.
18. It is curious that she should refuse to keep them company.
6. Translation
1. I do not insist that you make a decision immediately. I would prefer that you consult a
lawyer.
2. It is strange that he did not draw any conclusions.
3. Don’t you think it’s time we returned to the guests? I’m afraid they might think we are
bad hosts.
4. She suggested that the children sleep with the window open. But I’m afraid they might
catch a cold.
5. He found it strange that she had learned about it before him. It's a pity that he turned off
his phone that evening.
6. The professor demands that students submit lab work on time. He believes it is time for
them to apply theoretical knowledge in practice.
7. I consider it necessary that he take care of his health. Suffice it to say that he has never
visited a dentist in his life.
8. I have only one wish: that you say nothing.
9. I say this so that you don’t think I am angry with you.
10. I do not understand your requirement that we train only in the morning.
11. She was afraid that he would leave without saying goodbye.
12. Tom looked very puzzled and insisted that we stop playing and go home.
13. I was surprised that after such a difficult journey, he looked so energetic.
14. I’m afraid I won’t recover by the end of the holidays.
15. We were afraid that her passion for music might distract her from her studies.
16. It is desirable that you reflect on your behavior.
17. I’m afraid you won’t be able to repair the fridge. Call a technician.
18. It is necessary that all travel documents be ready by Wednesday.
19. I’m afraid you won’t be able to lift this suitcase; it is too heavy.
20. He was afraid that Pamela would reveal the secret and could not stop thinking about it
day and night.
