The Subjunctive for Suggestions
The Subjunctive for Suggestions
What is the Subjunctive? The subjunctive is a simple or base form of a verb. For example, the subjunctive form of to go is “go". The subjunctive form of to try is "try” .
1. What is the subjunctive form of to run? 2. What is the subjunctive form of to sleep?
How to Form the Subjunctive: suggesting verb suggesting verb + indirect object + based form of verb Suggesting verb
IO
His boss recommended that he tomorrow. Vicki asked that the students night. suggesting verb
IO
base form of verb
wear a suit for the meeting
do their homework every
base form of verb
How to form the subjunctive: suggesting expression It is important that employees be professional at all times.
suggesting expression IO It is wise
base form of verb
that students
suggesting expression
IO
come to class on
base form of verb
The subjunctive doesn't change form according to the person. I recommend that you work harder. I recommend that he work harder. I recommend that they work harder. It also doesn't change tense when the main verb is in the past tense. I recommended that he work harder. To make a negative suggestion, insert not between the indirect object and the base form of the verb. It's essential that employees not show up late for meetings.
Some verbs followed by the subjunctive to advise (that) to ask (that) to desire (that) to insist (that) to recommend (that) to request (that) to suggest (that)
Ex. I insist that you come home on time. I insist you come home on time.
Try It Out! suggesting verb + indirect object + based form of verb Suggesting verb
IO
Make a suggestion using these verbs: to advise to request to desire to suggest
base form of verb
Some expressions followed by the subjunctive It's best (that) It's desirable (that) It's essential (that) It's important (that) It's recommended (that) It's a good idea (that) It's preferred (that) Ex. It's essential that you get a good night's rest before a test. It’s essential you get a good night’s rest before a test.
Try It Out! suggesting Expression
IO
suggesting expression
IO
base form of verb
base form of verb
Make a suggestion using these suggesting expressions: It’s best (that) It’s essential (that) It’s a good idea (that) It’s preferred (that)
Rewrite these sentences. Use the subjunctive. 1. Customers expect sales reps to dress more formally. Customers demand that sales reps____________________.
2. Employess should try to avoid looking sloppy at work. It is recommended that employees_____________________. Complete # 3-6 p. 35 for homework.
What is the Subjunctive? The subjunctive is a simple or base form of a verb. For example, the subjunctive form of to go is “go". The subjunctive form of to try is "try” .
1. What is the subjunctive form of to run? 2. What is the subjunctive form of to sleep?
How to Form the Subjunctive: suggesting verb suggesting verb + indirect object + based form of verb Suggesting verb
IO
His boss recommended that he tomorrow. Vicki asked that the students night. suggesting verb
IO
base form of verb
wear a suit for the meeting
do their homework every
base form of verb
How to form the subjunctive: suggesting expression It is important that employees be professional at all times.
suggesting expression IO It is wise
base form of verb
that students
suggesting expression
IO
come to class on
base form of verb
The subjunctive doesn't change form according to the person. I recommend that you work harder. I recommend that he work harder. I recommend that they work harder. It also doesn't change tense when the main verb is in the past tense. I recommended that he work harder. To make a negative suggestion, insert not between the indirect object and the base form of the verb. It's essential that employees not show up late for meetings.
Some verbs followed by the subjunctive to advise (that) to ask (that) to desire (that) to insist (that) to recommend (that) to request (that) to suggest (that)
Ex. I insist that you come home on time. I insist you come home on time.
Try It Out! suggesting verb + indirect object + based form of verb Suggesting verb
IO
Make a suggestion using these verbs: to advise to request to desire to suggest
base form of verb
Some expressions followed by the subjunctive It's best (that) It's desirable (that) It's essential (that) It's important (that) It's recommended (that) It's a good idea (that) It's preferred (that) Ex. It's essential that you get a good night's rest before a test. It’s essential you get a good night’s rest before a test.
Try It Out! suggesting Expression
IO
suggesting expression
IO
base form of verb
base form of verb
Make a suggestion using these suggesting expressions: It’s best (that) It’s essential (that) It’s a good idea (that) It’s preferred (that)
Rewrite these sentences. Use the subjunctive. 1. Customers expect sales reps to dress more formally. Customers demand that sales reps____________________.
2. Employess should try to avoid looking sloppy at work. It is recommended that employees_____________________. Complete # 3-6 p. 35 for homework.
