Subjunctives

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Rephrase using the subjunctive: 1. “It would be wise if Mary did more exercise” said Stephen. Stephen argued……………………………………………………………….. 2. It is important for us all to do our job properly. It is important that…………………………………………………………… 3. I want my book back by tomorrow, regardless of the person you gave it to. Whoever………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He told them to gather their merchandise and leave. He demanded…………………………………………………………………… 5. She wouldn’t sleep alone, afraid that the ghost would re- appear in the middle of the night. She wouldn’t sleep alone for…………………………………………….. 6. Your colleague said you ought to hurry or you’ll be late because of the heavy traffic. Your colleague said you ought to hurry lest…………………....... 7. He advised the patient to drink only one coffee a day. His advice…………………………………………………………………………… 8. The young lady didn’t allow the child to play on her computer as she was afraid that he could damage the keyboard. The young lady didn’t allow the child to play on her computer for……………………………………………. 9. He wanted everybody to hear, so he kept on talking in a loud voice. He kept talking in a loud voice……………………………………………… 10. It is imperative for everybody to read the instructions of use carefully. It is imperative that………………………………………………………………. Continue with active or passive subjunctive structures, as indicated: e.g. She is not your type. I recommend…………............ (active)

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Rephrase using the subjunctive:

1. “It would be wise if Mary did more exercise” said Stephen.Stephen argued………………………………………………………………..

2. It is important for us all to do our job properly.It is important that……………………………………………………………

3. I want my book back by tomorrow, regardless of the person you gave it to.Whoever…………………………………………………………………………..

4. He told them to gather their merchandise and leave.He demanded……………………………………………………………………

5. She wouldn’t sleep alone, afraid that the ghost would re-appear in the middle of the night.She wouldn’t sleep alone for……………………………………………..

6. Your colleague said you ought to hurry or you’ll be late because of the heavy traffic.Your colleague said you ought to hurry lest………………….......

7. He advised the patient to drink only one coffee a day.His advice……………………………………………………………………………

8. The young lady didn’t allow the child to play on her computer as she was afraid that he could damage the keyboard.The young lady didn’t allow the child to play on her computer for…………………………………………….

9. He wanted everybody to hear, so he kept on talking in a loud voice.He kept talking in a loud voice………………………………………………

10. It is imperative for everybody to read the instructions of use carefully.It is imperative that……………………………………………………………….

Continue with active or passive subjunctive structures, as indicated:e.g. She is not your type. I recommend…………............ (active) I recommend that you should try to make friends with someone else.e.g. He is qualified for the job. I insist……………………… (passive) I insist he should be hired.

1. It was not possible for him to tell you everything. My advice is that………………………… (active)

2. He doesn’t have enough time to finish the translation. It is advisable………………….. (passive)

3. I shall be still driving at midnight. My desire is……………………. (passive)4. Life was too difficult for us. It was imperative…………………. (active)5. They did not read the explanations carefully. It was essential……………….. (active)6. Her parents wouldn’t allow her to come with us. They demanded………………

(passive)7. They would like to see that movie tonight. They wish it…………. (passive)

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8. They didn’t know what materials to use. We suggested………….. (active)

Continue the following using purpose clauses:

1. They saved money……………………………….2. The secretary is clearing the desk………………………………..3. They both worked all weekend…………………………….4. She had better stop making so many calls on her phone……………………………..5. The driver put on his seat belt……………………………….6. She continued to ignore him………………………………………..7. We used the same materials…………………………………..8. The class teacher divided the prize between the two brothers……………………….9. The chairman urged the committee to sign the documents…………………10. The officers ordered the soldiers to position themselves in the trenches………………