the subjunctive form. - swaffham prior · • it is essential that the game begin at once. or •...
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The subjunctive form.
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The what?The subjunctive form sounds scarier than it actually is.
The subjunctive form is mostly used in formal language
(if you were the queen for example).
It can be used to give advice or talk about unreal
situations.
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Advice Unreal situations
• Advise
• Ask
• Command
• Demand
• Insist
• Propose
• Recommend
• Request
• Desire
• Wish
• Hope
• Dream
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To advise
Noun/Pronoun Verb(can change fortense etc)
That Noun/Pronoun Infinitive verb(must always be in root form for the subjunctive to be grammatically correct)
I propose that dad listen
She demanded that he be
We command that she write
Sarah insist that John have
Mr Jones ask that the school team attend
• Advise
• Ask
• Command
• Demand
• Insist
• Propose
• Recommend
• Request
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Unreal situations
If Noun/pronoun were situation
If I were rich
If I were famous
If he were to attend they party
If they were going to book the holiday
• Desire
• Wish
• Hope
• Dream
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Which is written in the subjunctive?
• If I were chosen, I would do my best.
Or
• If you choose me, I would do my best.
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Which is written in the subjunctive?
• We ask that the match be postponed due to the rain.
Or
• We have asked for the match to be postponed due to
the rain.
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Which is written in the subjunctive?
• Honesty is part of our school rules.
Or
• Our school rules require that all children be honest.
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Which is written in the subjunctive?
• It is essential that the game begin at once.
Or
• The game needs to start now.
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Which is written in the subjunctive?
• Please can Matthew come home at lunchtime?
Or
• I request that Matthew be allowed to come home.
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Why do I need to know this?
Do people even use it?
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Beyonce “If I Were A Boy” VS Casablancas
“I Wish It Was Christmas Today”
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Julian Casablancas is using the subjunctive
incorrectly!!
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Task: Write a letter to inform Mr Casablancas of this, and what he
needs to do to correct it!
Challenge: Write in the subjunctive in your letter.