Using the Subjunctive Mood
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Objective
I can construct sentences that correctly use the subjunctive mood to express necessity, doubt, or emotion.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The subjunctive mood is a grammatical form used to express wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical situations, rather than stating facts.
- 2
When expressing necessity or a strong recommendation, the verb in the 'that' clause takes its base form, regardless of the subject's number or person.
- 3
The subjunctive mood can also convey emotion or desire, often appearing after expressions like 'I wish that...' or 'I pray that...'
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Practice
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Which of the following sentences correctly uses the subjunctive mood to express necessity?
Rewrite the following sentence to correctly use the subjunctive mood, expressing a strong recommendation: "The board insisted that the manager reviews the budget carefully."
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Exit ticket
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“Construct three sentences, each demonstrating a correct use of the subjunctive mood based on the descriptions in the reading passage.1. A sentence expressing necessity or a strong recommendation.2. A sentence expressing doubt or a hypothetical condition.3. A sentence expressing emotion or desire.”
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