Subjunctive Mood for intermediate learners
Subjunctive is a form or mood of verbs that helps us talk about wishes, possibility or uncertainty. To learn about this mood, start reading this article.
What Is Subjunctive Mood?
The subjunctive mood indicates situations that are unreal and hypothetical. This mood is often used to convey ideas that are not necessarily based on reality, but rather express a wish or desire.
Subjunctive Mood: Structure
Subjunctive verbs are typically, although not always, used in sentences with two clauses. The subjunctive verb appears in the subordinate clauses, while the other clause contains an indicative verb. Pay attention to the examples:
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I
Verb Structure
Verbs change form when used in the subjunctive mood. The changes are as follows:
Normal Form | Subjunctive Form |
---|---|
Am/is/are | be |
Has | have |
Was | were |
Third-person singulars | verbs without 's' or 'es' |
You
She
I
He
Uses
The subjunctive mood can be used to express ideas or events that are hypothetical or not based on facts. We use it to express:
- Wishes
- Demands
- Suggestions
- Necessity
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I
I
It's
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