Structures: The Subjunctive (IELTS, TOEFL Writing)

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Very well explained. You've packed a lot of material into this short lesson. One side note--in U.S. usage, we'd probably identify that "base verb" as an "infinitive." The infinitive when used as a subjunctive indicates a future condition, so for past and present situations: I wish that I were rich right now. In the future: I wish that I be rich tomorrow.

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Excellent explanation, I never knew why I had to use were in the IF HYPOTHETICAL situation, now I know. I just got confused with the indicative verbs because in the last example you used a different verb from the list, is the easier way to identify the third situation through "IT IS" or "VERBS"? Thanks

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[@techyjohn3386]

Thank you, but can you please tell be the situation when it is necessary to use subjunctive? I mean when it is wrong to not use subjunctive? And what effect does it create to text.

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I love the subjunctive tense. In French too. The if -inversion is nice. Wish is an unreal hope....great info.

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Good day,Sir, can I ask how many types of subjunctive mood like past subjunctive , past present subjunctive, etc?

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14:30 "It is only through hard work and dedication that a person finds success"......... would you please clarify the reason you used tense verb for "finds" although it has followed "it is"?

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it is necessary that when a student wants/want, to improve his skills, he joys/joy workshop. what do you think? Mr, Adem. which form of the verb is correct.

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Wants and joys is correct as you subject is third person singular... according to me

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Hello . Can I say "if need be , we're always willing to help" ?

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[@devashikajayamanna2255]

This was a great lesson. But I have got some small issues in there the "were" subjunctive. Can you explain more about how that "were" comes first in a sentence? Thank you.

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What a fascinating lecture it is! Sir Thankyou I have one question I would be very thankful if you answer it please Sentence: Nowadays it is insisted by everyone that we should be concern(?) about the inexorable changes in the environment and take steps to improve it; otherwise, we would forever lose our only change of making it better. My doubt is: after "we" structure ( i.e. we should be concern is correct or it would be we should be concern"ed" is "ed" required after concern? Please reply at earliest

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[@Abu-Aley]

Hi Adam, Many thanks for such important good lesson. As you mentioned, British shall use the word "Should" before the subjunctie. So, the question is, between the American and British slight differences, if the writing or speaking is mixed with both some British and some American grammar, spelling, or words, shall that affects my score or the examiner disregard the English source as long as it is correct? Sincerely, Ahmad,

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what if i want to use future or past tenses for example the doctor asked if i made (or make ) the blood test ,and if i'd like to use the future tense will make or make

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[@wasekostamenov9617]

Hi Adam, thanks for this useful video.Let me ask you a question.does the sentance "That's why it is crucial for the voters to support the initiatives." convey similar meaning like the other in which the subjunctive mood is used(your example).Like a no native speaker I cannot differ them.Thanks again. t

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Can I use " It is difficult that " ?

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thanks a lot,, that was great...can we use other modals like must instead of 'should'? because it sounds to me that all of them must've had kind of modal verb beforehand, and then they're omitted! 😕 like in this: it is important that we must be polite in class!

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it is crucial that we must consider all the factors

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second one: it is necessary that you should do it. it is necessary that you do it. speaking of subjunctive form, is there any meaning difference between those sentences? and is there any quality difference (i mean one is more academic than the other)?

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Impressive lecture sir, Thank you so much I have question please answer that I would be very thankful to you Sentence in your video: Thus, it is important that decision"s"(decisions) not be left to those unqualified to answer them My doubt: y not decision follows the subjunctive mood why it is decision"s" and decision? Please reply and Thankyou so much

[@chuxv]

Although its inherent complexity makes it defiant, subjunctive mood is crucial to express even the simples of ideas. Take the following as an example: "Having waited for this moment his whole life, Napoleon commanded (that) his generals gather the troops and prepare for war; the Battle of Waterloo was just hours away from happening."

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In 13:55, you used to mandate that... Employ; however, It's not an indicative verb not adjective? Why its base verb?

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subjunctive mode or mood ,o no difference at all ?

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Thank you Mr. Adam! It was really useful.. But I have in my book the categories of subjunctive, one of them is formulaic subjunctive, Can you tell me how can I use it? If you don't mind

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