5.5.2.1.2. Three forms are used in clauses of condition with reference to the future (for details see 5.5.3.4.):

1) the present subjunctive II

I should study the pictures in the gallery, Madam, if I were you.

2) the present subjunctive II of the verb to be and the infinitive of a notional verb.

It has been calculated that there is enough ice above present sea level that, if it were to melt, the oceans would rise enough to drown every coastal city to a depth of many yards.

3) the present tense of the suppositional mood

There is a good fire in there. Of course, if you should wish to have the fire in the library as well I will give orders for it to be lit." "Oh, no," I said. "The house telephone is also in the morning-room, should you wish to speak to Mrs. Danvers." "Thank you, Frith," I said.

5.5.2.2. In a complex sentence with a subordinate clause of concession the choice of the mood form depends on the conjunction which introduces the subordinate clause.

5.5.2.2.1. Subjunctive II is used in the clause of concession, introduced by the conjunctions even if and even though, and the conditional mood is usually used in the principal clause. The tenses are used absolutely.

Even if nothing happened to delay us, we shouldn't be able to reach Sidney ahead of them.

I called him Frank because Maxim did, but he would always call me Mrs. de Winter. Even if we had been thrown on a desert island together, and lived there in intimacy for the rest of our lives, I should have been Mrs. de Winter.

As there was music in the next room, the talk was carried on in a low tone, though the couple in the next apartment would not have been disturbed had the talking been ever so loud, so occupied were they with their own pursuits.

5.5.2.2.1.1. The present tense of subjunctive II of a modal verb may be used in any part of this complex sentence.

Alone and later, he faced the realization that even if he had known O'Hale was dying, he could not have stopped himself.

Now I seemed to see in Gray's eyes a sort of puzzled dismay, and even if I hadn't known the facts I think I might have guessed that something had occurred to destroy his confidence in himself and in the ordered course of events.

5.5.2.2.1.2. With reference to the future the suppositional mood may be used in the adverbial clause of concession. (for details see 5.5.3.5.):

Even if Bart should be held up at the last moment, as he was last Sunday, she wouldn't let it upset her.

5.5.2.2.2. Subjunctive I is used in the clause of concession introduced by the conjunctions though, although, whatever, whoever, etc.

"Let justice be done though the heavens fall", says the maxim.

5.5.2.2.2.1. The indicative mood of the modal verb may is also used in the clause. (see 5.5.3.5.):

I am glad it cannot happen twice, the fever of first love. For it is a fever, and a burden, too, whatever the poets may say.

5.5.2.2.2.2. With reference to the future the suppositional mood may be used. (see 5.5.3.5.):

Whatever he should say, I shan't change my opinion.

Exercise. Read and translate the sentence in units 5.5.2.2.-5.5.2.2.2.

5.5.3. The suppositional mood and subjunctive I in complex sentences.

5.5.3.1. In subject clauses introduced by the anticipatory it the suppositional mood or subjunctive I is used. (In subject clauses after the expression it's time subjunctive II is used – see 5.5.1.1.)

It is important that hypotheses generated in any discussion relating to biogeography should agree with all available information.

It's vitally important that she understand the danger.

5.5.3.1.1. The suppositional mood (or subjunctive I) is used in subject clauses after expressions of necessity, recommendation, suggestion, order, decision, such as it is necessary (important, vital, essential, urgent, advisable, desirable, etc) or it is suggested (proposed, required, demanded, requested, decided, agreed, arranged, etc.)

It is desirable that you should have some familiarity with computers.

It is very desirable that a thorough study be made of the Gulf of California.

As the lieutenant had only that single day in town, it was proposed that Miss Emmy should dine with her future sisters-in-law.

The tenses are used relatively (see 5.2.3.-5.2.6.). As the action of the subject clause follows or is simultaneous with the action of the principal clause, only the present tense of the suppositional mood is used.

If you are a sufficiently great and important person, it is necessary that you should be spared small annoyances. If a fly settles on your forehead again and again, what do you do? You endeavour to kill that fly. You are important – the fly is not. You kill the fly and the annoyance ceases.

That such a bond should rapidly develop in the earliest months of life is biologically essential for two basic reasons.

5.5.3.1.2. Both tenses of the suppositional mood are used in subject clauses after expressions of possibility, estimate, or some motive for performing the action of the subordinate clause, such as it is impossible (possible [in interrogative sentences] incredible, natural, unusual, doubtful, strange, odd, sensible, right, best, curious, surprising, understandable, shameful, sad, a shame, a pity, etc.)

Miss Kenton, I must ask you to leave me alone. It is quite impossible that you should persist in pursuing me like this during the very few moments of spare time I have to myself.

Is it then so strange that these monks should continue to stay in so well-loved a place when they are so obviously happy in their centuries-old home?

Considering her view of life, it seemed strange that such a thing should have bothered her.

The tenses are used relatively. The rules of the sequence of tenses are not observed.

It is very sad that he should have gone so completely to seed. He comes of a very good family.

He would let her be, and he passed her without a word, though it hurt him that she should look so distant, and he could not reach her.

That people should love like this, that Mr. Bankes should feel this for Mrs. Ramsay was helpful, was exalting.

5.5.3.2. The suppositional mood or subjunctive I is used in object clauses after expressions of suggestion, order, recommendation or decision, such as to suggest (propose, advise, recommend, move, demand, urge, order, require, request, insist, make up one's mind, decide, etc.)

"In that case I suggest that you should call your wife right now. Here's the number she's at."

I suggested to her that we go to the disco.

The residents demanded that there should be an official inquiry.

Protesters went on hunger strike to demand that all political prisoners be freed.

As the action of the object clause follows the action of the principal clause, only the present tense of the suppositional mood is used. The rules of the sequence of tense are not observed.

Connie had suggested to Mrs Bolton that she should learn to use a typewriter.