1.3. The subjunctive in that- clauses
The subjunctive form in that-clauses is used to express the idea that something is necessary or important. This form is used in clauses after certain verbs or adjectives with reference to events in the past, present or future. This use is rather formal, so British speakers prefer to use should + infinitive in most situations.
TABLE 21
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V(s) S1 + THAT S2 (not) + V (SHOULD (not)+ V) V ED
The subjunctive is used in object clauses (that-clauses) where we find certain verbs denoting order, suggestion, advice, desire in the principal clause. A list of some verbs is given in table 21 a. |
1. The headmaster demands that the teachers should check students' test papers in due time. Директор школи вимагає, щоб вчителі перевіряли контрольні роботи вчасно. 2. We recommended that she not send her transcripts to the university. Ми їй порекомендували, щоб вона не надсилала свої підсумкові оцінки до університету. |
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IMPORTANT IT'S BETTER THAT S2 (not) + V (SHOULD(not) V) RECOMMENDED The subjunctive is used in that-clauses after certain adjectives denoting order, suggestion, advice in the principal clause. A list of some adjectives is given in table 21 b. |
3. It is important that students attend all classes. Важливо, щоб студенти відвідували усі заняття. 4. We recommend that he should not go to university. Ми рекомендуємо йому не йти навчатися до університету. |
Table 21 a
advice agree ask beg command decree
demand direct insist intend order plead
pray prefer propose recommend request require
rule suggest urge
TABLE 21 b
Important necessary recommended required urgent
Vital advisable requested
EXERCISE 14. USE THE HINTS BELOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SENTENCES WITH THE VERBS FROM TABLE 21 a.
EXAMPLE: To paint the walls in the ground floor classrooms. – The headmistress ordered that the school staff paint the walls in the ground floor classrooms.
To give the flat a good clean. ………
To prepare the report by the end of the working day. ………
To set up an investigation commission. ………
To regularly take vitamins. ………
To launch an attack immediately. ………
To finish the qualification paper in due time. ………
To enter the Law School. ………
To put off the date of paying the debt back. ………
To protect from creditors. ………
To clear up the mess in the apartment. ………
EXERCISE 15. USE THE HINTS BELOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SENTENCES WITH THE ADJECTIVES FROM TABLE 21b.
EXAMPLE: To check in two hours prior to departure – It is required by the carrier that the passengers check in two hours prior to departure.
Measures to be taken by the government to prevent the economic stagnation.
For tourists not to bring children with them.
For applicants to submit two copies of the documents.
For parents not to assist their children in doing homework.
For the authorities to take measures to prevent damage from the hurricane.
The municipal roads to be put in order in due time.
For the staff to work in two shifts.
EXERCISE 16. LOOK AT THE PICTURE. MAKE UP AS MANY SENTENCES AS POSSIBLE USING THE SUBJUNCTIVE IN THAT-CLAUSES.
EXAMPLE: I advise that you take umbrella today. It's necessary that you should not get wet.
