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Subjunctive Form or Mood IF I WERE YOU… In English, the subjunctive is a grammatical mood that is used to express an unreal situation such as a wish, possibility, or action that may or may not happen. 1. REPORTING SUGGESTIONS A. The subjunctive form is used for reporting suggestions eg… Verb of suggestion + that + base verb Some of the more common verbs of suggestion include: advise, ask, demand, insist, prefer, propose, recommend, request, suggest, urge. His boss demanded that he work overtime. Her teacher suggested that she study for three hours last night. I prefer that he speak to me directly. B. The subjunctive form is also used for giving strong suggestions or commands. Adjective of importance + that + base verb Some common adjectives that follow this pattern include: important, necessary, imperative, essential, vital, urgent. It was important that he call me yesterday. It is essential that the operator of this machine remain calm during an emergency. I think it is necessary that your dog be kept on a leash while in this area. Note: The subjunctive often occurs in clauses that begin with “that.” Seeing “that” is often a good indication that the subjunctive may be required. CAUTION! “that” can be dropped in English, so it isn’t always a sure-fire way to spot the subjunctive. (E.g., I suggested that he study for at least two hours. / I suggested he study for at least two hours.) It’s more important to notice the verb or adjective in the main clause: Is the meaning of the verb “suggestion”? Is the meaning of the adjective “importance”? If so, the subjunctive should be used.
