Lab. Work # 2 Suppositional mood and Subjunctive I in object clauses.

Ex1. Study the use of the Suppositional mood in object clauses.

1. He suggested that we should begin at once.

2. He will insist that we should do it at once.

3. He arranged that we should stay the night in the empty school – building.

4. She demanded that they (should) take a taxi.

5. He advised that I consult the doctor.

Ex2. Translate into Russian.

1. It was arranged that the town be evacuated by the morning.

2. It was ordered that no ship should leave the harbor before daybreaks.

3. I do not demand that you should memorize the text.

4. It's not in the least important that you should remember the exact dates only that you should have a general idea of the period when the plays were written.

5. Do you suggest that we should give up the idea?

6. It is advisable that you fully realize the obligations you are now taking upon yourself.

7. Is it important that the sitting take place tonight?

8. I don't insist that you do it now only that it should be done.

9. It was requested that all those who wanted to join the dramatic society should register with the monitor.

10. I suggest that we start now.

Ex3. Open the brackets using the Suppositional mood or Subjunctive I.

1. He recommends that we (to call off) the meeting under the circumstances.

2. I insist that you (to account) for all your actions to me.

3. The demonstrators demanded that the arrested students (to set free).

4. He advised that we (to leave) her alone for the time being.

5. I propose that we (to fix) the time for the conference.

6. He suggested that we all (to arrange) a picnic in the country.

7. She requested that an account (to make) of all our travelling expenses.

Ex4. Paraphrase the sentences using the Suppositional mood.

1. He insists on being given another chance. 2. She suggested renting a country house for the summer. 3. He recommended me to accept the offer. 4. She requested us not to bring up the subject in his presence. 5. The teacher recommended us to make it a rule to read English newspapers every day. 6. I advise you to stop hesitating about inviting him.

Ex5. Translate into English.

1. Я советую тебе устроить все свои дела до отъезда. 2. Он потребовал, чтобы мы представили полный отчет о проделанной работе на следующей неделе. 3. Я предлагаю отложить эту поездку. 4. Врач рекомендовал ей больше времени проводить на свежем воздухе и не волноваться. 5. Он настоял на том, чтобы наградили всех, кто участвовал в этой операции. 6. Ситуация в этой стране требует, чтобы немедленно были приняты решительные меры. 7. Он попросил, чтобы они изредка навещали его. 8. Мы настаиваем на том, чтобы нам была оказана поддержка в проведении этого эксперимента. 9. Американцы требует, чтобы правительство выделило больше средств на социальные нужды. 10. Хозяин настаивает на выселении семьи Херриса из дома.

Ex6. Replace the infinitives in brackets by the Suppositional mood or Subjunctive I.

1. It is highly advisable to my mind that something (to be done) about their pronunciation. 2. It is requested that the late-comers (to take) seats in the gallery. 3. She positively insists that the margins (to be) on the left side of the page. 4. She promised to arrange that mother (to come and sit) with the baby. 5. It was demanded that some kind of school-leaving certificates (to be provided). 6. It was intended that the cross (to take place) on Sunday. 7. At the family gathering it was agreed that she (to be sent) to school. 8. It is of importance that the children (to have) some interest in common. 9. It was finally arranged that the pamphlet (to be delivered) by the postman along with the morning mail. 10. It was then proposed that no child over twelve (to be admitted). 11. He ordered that nothing (to be touched). 12. It is requested that he (to be able) not only to drive but to do all minor repair jobs.

Ex7. Complete the following sentences, using the words in brackets.

1. No one demanded that (the meeting … to be adjourned). 2. She suggested that (I … to speak). 3. It's not advisable that (the child … to eat). 4. It will be arranged that (she … to be examined). 5. She has arranged that (the textbooks … to be bought). 6. It is agreed that (the conference … to begin). 7. Is it absolutely necessary that (we all … to come)? 8. Did anyone insist that (measures … to be taken)? 9. After all she did not suggest that (we … to do). 10. Is it advisable that (you … to take the examination)? 11. It wasn't requested that (you … to send). 12. It is requested that (all the students … to come) on time.

Ex8. Translate into English.

1. Важно, чтобы все студенты знали о собрании. 2. Он предлагает, чтобы мы оставались здесь. 3. Нужно, чтобы присутствовали все. 4. Следует ли нам искать каждое слово в словаре? 5. Важно, чтобы вы как можно больше говорили по-английски. 6. Студенты просили, чтобы лекцию прочитали еще раз. 7. Я договорился, чтобы вам дали комнату рядом с моей. 8. Студентов просят не уносить газеты из читального зала. 9. Было решено, что детей отвезут на остров на катере. 10. Было решено, что он уедет сейчас же после экзаменов. 11. Никто не требовал, чтобы ее исключили. 12. Вы настаиваете, чтобы мы пришли в воскресенье?