Subjunctive Mood of the
Verb
Subjunctive Mood of the verb
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The subjunctive mood of the verb is used to express:
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1. a statement contrary to fact
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Examples: If he were here, he would have the solution to our problem.
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If I were you, I would take a foreign language.
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2. a formal request or command.
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Examples: The parents requested that a nurse be assigned in the children’s
camping site.
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The general demanded that all guests be given a special room.
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3. a wish, hope, prayer, motion, resolution
Subjunctive mood of the Verb
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Examples: Resolved that CES be given proper orientation.
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I moved that the nomination be closed.
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Let your heart be filled with so much good intentions for others
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I wish that you be given with so much love and happiness.
Rules on Subjunctive Forms of the Verb
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1. The subjunctive forms of the verb” be” are as follows:
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A. be with all persons in the present tense, except for clauses contrary to
fact, which take were.
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Example: If this were the reason, I am pleased.
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If I were you, I would learn it fast.
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2. For all other verbs, the only difference between regular forms and the
subjunctive is that the s is dropped in the third person singular.
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Examples: Charles urged that he grant the audience of their request.
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The queen insisted that he leave at once.
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3. The words would have are not used in a clause beginning with if or even
though.
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Nonstandard: If she would have asked, she could have been helped.
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Standard or correct: If she had asked, she could have been helped.
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Nonstandard: If the Hart family would have testified, it would be over now.
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Standard or correct; If the Hart family had testified it would be over now.