subjunctive_mood.ppt

1、Grammar,Subjunctive Mood,Three Moods in English,English verbs appear in three moods: the indicative mood, the imperative mood, and the subjunctive mood. the indicative mood: facts, opinions Charles closed the window. the imperative mood: command,request Come here. the subjunctive mood: wish, advice,

2、 I wish that I were there.,Subjunctive mood,It expresses a hypothetical condition and is used to indicate wish, proposal, doubt,regret It is usually used in complex sentences: 现在： 从句：一般过去式, 主句： should / could / might/ would +do 过去：从句：过去完成式，主句： should / could / might / would + have + 过去分词 将来：从句：一般过去式

3、/ were to do, 主句： should / could / might/ would +do,Subjunctive mood,过去条件，现在结果：从句：动词的过去完成式 主句： should / could / might / would + do 或be doing If he hadnt helped me, I would still be working now.,Examples,If I were you, I would apply for that scholarship. If I had known his telephone number, I would h

4、ave called him. If Greg came tomorrow, I would ask him myself. Compare: If it rains tomorrow, I will not go to school. If it were to rain tomorrow, I would not go to school.,Verbs used with the subjunctive mood,suggest, advise, demand, insist, order, propose, request, require, recommend ,desire, urg

5、e的 从句中用(should)+动词原形 The committee recommended that the bill be passed immediately. The Member of Parliament demanded that the Minister explain the effects of this policy.,Verbs used with the subjunctive mood,以上动词相应名词的同位语从句也用虚拟(should)+动词原形 They didnt like my suggestion that we should all share the

6、cost.,Adjectives used with subjunctive mood,It be crucial /essential /important/desirable /best / imperative/ necessary/urgent / vital /recommended that从句中用(should)+动词原形 It is urgent that you attend Mondays meeting.,Other patterns,would rather /sooner (that ), would (just) as soon (that), had rather (that)用动词的一般过去式表示现在和将来的虚拟，用过去完成式表示过去的虚拟 I would rather you had gone there too. Id rather (that) he painted the room blue. Compare: Would you like to go out for dinner? Id just as soon stay in - Im not feeling