Transcript Subjunctive File

Subjunctive
Flo-Jo Week 1
Flo-Jo examples
The manager insisted she be allowed to attend
the meeting.
• The present subjunctive has the same form as
the infinitive.
I wish he were more reliable.
• The subjunctive form of the verb to be is were.
Where can you come across them?
Phrases
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Long live the queen!
God bless America!
Heven help us!
If need be (we can send you the money).
Wish-clauses
– Sometimes I wish I were an angel …
After verbs to suggest / propose / recommend …
– He suggested that a petition be drawn up.
American English likes subjunctive in:
• Dr. Smith asked that Mark submit his research
paper before the end of the month.
• Donna requested Frank come to the party.
• The teacher insists that her students be on
time.
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