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Inductive Grammar Activity

(Unit 8, Page 90)
THE SUBJUNCTIVE

Use the subjunctive form of a verb in a noun clause that follows a verb or adjective of
urgency, obligation, or advisability. Look at the list of these verbs and adjectives and
examples of the subjunctive.

Verbs Adjectives
demand recommend suggest critical desirable important
insist request urge crucial essential necessary
propose
She insisted (that) we be at the office at three o’clock.
I’m proposing (that) you not apply for that job until you’ve passed your driving test.
It’s important (that) he complete the presentation in less than thirty minutes.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Circle the correct letter to complete each statement.
1. The subjunctive form of a verb is the same as _____.
a. the base form b. the present tense form
2. To form the negative, use _____ before the verb.
a. don’t b. not
Check all answers that apply.
3. When might you use the subjunctive form of a verb?
■ a. when giving advice ■ c. when expressing sympathy

■ b. when giving rules ■ d. when telling a joke

Look at the example of the passive form of the subjunctive.

They suggested that my mother not be given an EQ test.

Look at the example of the continuous form of the subjunctive.

It’s crucial that they be waiting outside the room after the interview.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Circle the correct letter to complete each statement.
1. The passive form of the subjunctive is _____.
a. be + the base form b. be + the past participle
2. The continuous form of the subjunctive is _____.
a. be + the present participle b. be + the past participle

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Note: The subjunctive in the noun clause doesn’t change, no matter what the time frame of
the entire sentence is.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Check the correct statements.
1. ■ a. It was essential (that) the theory explained how intelligence would be boosted.
■ b. It was essential (that) the theory explain how intelligence would be boosted.

2. ■ a. The psychologist recommended (that) all her patients were given a standardized test
of intelligence.
■ b. The psychologist recommended (that) all her patients be given a standardized test
of intelligence.

Be careful!
If a noun clause doesn’t follow a verb or adjective of urgency, obligation, or advisability, don’t
use the subjunctive.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Check the correct statements.
1. ■ a. Scientists agree that EQ testing is a useful tool.
■ b. Scientists agree that EQ testing be a useful tool.

2. ■ a. It is interesting that Gardner identify other kinds of intelligence.

■ b. It is interesting that Gardner identified other kinds of intelligence.

Summit 2, Third Edition Unit 8

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