Subjunctive mood - Phạm Thị Thu Hằng

Function of Subjunctive mood

Subjunctive mood is a polite and formal structure

used in written English

Express the desires, wishes, doubtfulness, degree,

conditions,….in short, it is about the unreal condition or state

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Present Subjunctive mood

Express a willingness or a requirement of someone at

present or in future

Subject 1 + Verb + that + Subject 2+ (should) + propose + be+PII/Adj order wish bare verb suggest request

E.g. She wishes that He should be here now

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1. Present Subjunctive mood

It + be + Adjective + that + Subject + bare Verb

 important

 urgent, obligatory

 necessary,imperative advised, recommended, required, suggested , proposed

e.g. It is important that he be here now

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2--Present Subjunctive mood Besides verbs and adjectives, we also use noun in very special or formal situation

e.g. There is requirement from your daughter- in- law that your son Noun be at home on time everyday.

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Special expressions

Curse this toad !

Long live Uncle Ho!

Have a good time!

May your dream come true!

Might you be soon well again!

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