Subjunctive
Objective:
The overarching learning goal of the worksheet is to help students grasp the concept of the subjunctive mood in English, enabling them to express wishes, hopes, and imaginary situations effectively.
Content and Methods:
The worksheet focuses on key topics such as the use of the subjunctive mood in various contexts, including wishes, suggestions, and recommendations. It employs methods such as examples, guided practice, and rewriting exercises to reinforce understanding and application of the subjunctive. Students are also encouraged to identify subjunctive verbs in sentences.
Competencies:
- Development of grammatical accuracy in using the subjunctive mood.
- Enhancement of writing skills through practical application of grammatical rules.
- Improvement of analytical skills by identifying and interpreting subjunctive constructions in context.
Target Group and Level:
Middle School
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Target group and level
Middle School
Subjects
Subjunctive
The subjunctive mood
The subjunctive mood helps us express wishes, hopes, and imaginary situations.
When to use it:
wishes and desires: When you want something to happen but it hasn't yet.
suggestions and recommendations: When you give advice or say what someone should do.
How it works:verbs of suggestion: These are markers for the subjunctive. Examples are advice, suggest, ask, demand, insist, prefer, recommend
- verb of suggestion + 'that' + base verb (infinitive)
- Example: 'His boss demanded that he work overtime.', 'Her teacher suggested that she study for 1 hour last night.'Adjectives of importance: These are adjectives that trigger the subjunctive. Examples are important, necessary, essential, vital
- Adjective of importance + 'that' + base verb (infinitive)
- Example: 'It was important that he call me yesterday.', 'It is essential that the operator remain calm during an emergency.'
Remember
Look for the word 'that' in sentences. If you see it, a subjunctive might be nearby.
Don't confuse it with regular present verbs. Keep an eye out for the base verb (infinitive).