Transcript Verb Moods- Subjunctive (Monday, 9/21)

Today’s task (right side)
Finish the following sentences.
I wish that…
I recommend that…
I request that…
I suggest that…
It is important that…
4 minutes
Verb Moods- Subjunctive
(Monday, 9/21)
Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style)
• Label the top of the notes with today’s topic
(Verb Moods- Subjunctive Mood) and date
(9/21)
• Write the EQ on the line under the topic.
• Draw a line to separate notes into a small left
section and a large right section.
*Today’s EQ: What form of the verb “is” is used
in subjunctive mood when using “that”?
Verb Moods- Subjunctive
(Monday, 9/21)
Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style)
Verb moods: the way the action or state of being is expressed.
 Indicative mood: the verb is used to state a fact or an opinion.
 Interrogative mood: the verb is used to ask a question.
 Conditional mood: the verb is used to make a statement about
what might happen if something else happens.
 Subjunctive mood: the verb is used to express a
recommendation, requirement, wish, or something contrary to
reality.
 Imperative mood: the verb is a part of a command or request.
Verb Moods- Subjunctive
(Monday, 9/21)
Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style)
• Clauses beginning with “that”:
• Use the 3rd person present tense plural form of the verb
• Which means?
• 3rd person: “they” “she” “he”
• Present tense: currently
• Plural form: goes with plural subject
• boy = singular, boys = plural
• jogs = singular, jog = plural
• Notice:
• plural nouns usually end in “s”
• singular verbs usually end in “s”
• THIS IS OPPOSITE!
Verb Moods- Subjunctive
(Monday, 9/21)
Today’s notes (left side, Cornell style)
• But what if I have a singular subject?
• Subjunctive: use plural anyway
• Use “they” to find the correct form
• I suggest that John stop making bad choices.
• John is singular
• “stop” is usually used with plurals
• Subjunctive: use plural anyway
• It is important that the boy think carefully.
• Boy is singular
• “think” is usually used with plurals
• Subjunctive: use plural anyway
Verb Moods- Subjunctive
(Monday, 9/21)
Today’s Identify/Correct (right side)
• If any of your sentences have “that” in them,
cross out your verb and change it to the
subjunctive.
• If you have used the subjunctive correctly,
highlight it.
• Or, write a sentence with the word “that” and
use a subjunctive verb.
• You may consult with your classmates.
4 minutes
Verb Moods- Subjunctive
(Monday, 9/21)
Finish the notes (left side)
• On the left, write a question for each new piece of
information or section.
• Match the question with where the information
starts on the right side.
• Write a summary:
• answer the EQ;
• explain something(s) that will stick in your memory;
• ask a question about the information.
4 minutes
Verb Moods- Subjunctive
(Monday, 9/21)