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Subjunctive (Unit 4 – Page 42) 6 The subjunctive form of each verb in English is the same as its base form. Infinitive Base Form Subjunctive To be Be Be To go Go Go To watch Watch Watch The subjunctive is used in that-clauses following verbs and adjectives of urgency, obligation or advisability.
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Subjunctive (Unit 4 – Page 42) 6 Advisability, Urgency or Obligation Other critical necessary agree insist recommend excellent crucial believe propose important interesting suggest true inform desirable request essential demand
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Subjunctive (Unit 4 – Page 42) 6 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. 1. My mother’s doctor suggested that she ____________ (stay) home. He said it is critical that she ____________ (go / not) to work this week. 2. I think it is good that Peter ____________ (go) to a different school next year. 3. Nobody believes that the student normally ____________ (cheat) on his tests. 4. If she asks me, I will propose that she ____________ (take) some extra driving classes. 5. It is desirable that your grandmother ____________ (see) a specialist. stay not go goes cheats take see
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Subjunctive (Unit 4 – Page 42) 6 Comment on the pictures below, using a verb/adjective followed by a that-clause with a subjunctive. I recommend that she see a doctor. It is important that she go to the hospital. I suggest that she drink tea with lemon and honey before she goes to bed.
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Subjunctive (Unit 4 – Page 42) 6 It is critical that he find a job. I recommend that he look for a job. It is important that he be aware of his condition and seek assistance.
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Subjunctive (Unit 4 – Page 42) 6 I think it is important that he not give up trying to recover. I suggest that he be treated at Sarah.