SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD NATALIE POLICELLA, RYAN KERRIGAN, JASON MELLOHUSKY, MAX PHILLIPS, MADDIE SHIVERS

WHAT IS A SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD? It is a verb form used to express a wish, suggestion, or a desire. It isn’t used that much in the English language anymore since many people use “could” or “would” in place of a subjunctive mood. It is a verb form used to express a wish, suggestion, or a desire. It isn’t used that much in the English language anymore since many people use “could” or “would” in place of a subjunctive mood. The subjunctive mood has different rules for certain verbs. The subjunctive mood has different rules for certain verbs.

NON-SUBJUNCTIVE FORMS: IS The subjunctive form is: be The subjunctive form is: be Instead of saying “He is allowed” the subjunctive form is “It is essential he be allowed” “He is” becomes “He be” Instead of saying “He is allowed” the subjunctive form is “It is essential he be allowed” “He is” becomes “He be” The boss insisted that Sam not be at the meeting. Jake recommended that Susan be hired immediately. He suggested that you be added to the party list.

NON-SUBJUNCTIVE FORM: WAS The subjunctive form is: were The subjunctive form is: were Instead of saying “I was invited” the subjunctive form is “If I were invited, I’d go” “I was” becomes “If I were” Instead of saying “I was invited” the subjunctive form is “If I were invited, I’d go” “I was” becomes “If I were” I wish that his report were longer. If Billy were chosen for the job, he would have done great. If I were you, I would do my homework.

VERBS IN THIRD PERSON VERBS IN THIRD PERSON When there is any verb besides is or was, the -s, -es, -d, or -ed needs to be removed. When there is any verb besides is or was, the -s, -es, -d, or -ed needs to be removed. Instead of saying “He cooks” the subjunctive form is “I wish that he cook” Instead of saying “He cooks” the subjunctive form is “I wish that he cook” I suggest that John arrive on Tuesday’s this month. They recommend he remain in jail for a few more years. I requested that I stay near the front of the board.