B. PRACTICING. Exercise 1.9. React to the following statements using the Suppositional Mood:

Exercise 1.9. React to the following statements using the Suppositional Mood:

1. This school is to be closed next year. – It’s absurd that …

2. I’m positive that Jake stole the papers. – I’m sorry that …

3. We haven’t seen Mike for days. – It strikes me as odd that …

4. Sandra claims she has seen a ghost upstairs. – I wonder why …

5. The local authorities are planning to demolish the church. – It’s a shame that …

6. Did you hear that Gina and Tony are getting married? – It’s perfectly natural that …

7. Lisa eats nothing but raw vegetables. – It really puzzles that …

8. Daniel has been gambling and is in debt now. – I’m astonished that …

9. Somebody has put salt in my tea. – It’s infuriating that …

10. John has broken my parents’ vase. – It’s such a shame that …

Exercise 1.10. Write a sentence that means the same as the first sentence:

E.g. "I think it would be a good idea to see a specialist," the doctor said to me. – The doctor recommended that I (should) see a specialist.

1. "You really must stay a little longer," she said to me. (She insisted that...)

2. "Why don't you visit the museum after lunch?" I said to them. (I suggested that...)

3. "You must pay the rent by Friday," the landlord said. (The landlord demanded that...)

4. "Why don't you go away for a few days?" Jack said to me. (Jack suggested that...)

5. "But he couldn't do such a terrible thing! I know him!" Mark said. (Mark was surprised that...)

6. "I don't want to go home. Mom can punish me for the bad mark," little Andrew said. (Little Andrew was afraid lest...)

7. “There is some money available for all the students in financial difficulties,” the dean insisted. (The dean insisted that some money …)

8. “It’s important to pull down the building by Friday,” the manager said. (The manager ordered that the building …)

9. ”I hope she doesn’t think that I stole the money. How can she?” Pete said. (Pete was concerned lest…)

10. “Why don’t you move to our London office, Jim?” Mr. Perkins said. (Mr. Perkins proposed that Jim …)

Exercise 1.11. Complete these sentences using the Suppositional mood:

E.g. (It's possible that you'll see Tom this evening) – Should you see Tom this evening, can you ask him to phone me?

1. (It's possible that Ann will arrive before I get home)

.……, can you look after her until I come?

2. (Perhaps there will be some letters for me while I'm away)

……, can you send them on to this address?

3. (I don't suppose you'll need help but you might)

……, let me know.

4. (Perhaps you'll have to stay at the office longer)

……, I'll phone you.

5. (I don't suppose somebody will come while I'm out, but they might)

……, tell them to leave a message for me.

6. (Tommy wakes up at night sometimes)

……, can you give him a glass of warm milk then?

7. (Susan might bring her little daughter along)

……, can we take Billy's toys for her to play with?

8. (I might be late home after the meeting)

……, will you take Eddy to the dancing class?

9. (Someone might object to my proposal)

……, will you convince them to support it?

10. (Danny is often upset about his Mom’s coming late from work)

……, can you read some comics with him?

Exercise 1.12. Paraphrase the following sentences using Subjunctive I:

E.g. The commanding officer gave the order for them to go forward. – The commanding officer gave the order that they go forward.

1. Their decision that he should be promoted is a good one. 2. It is essential that we are kept fully informed of any developments. 3. The UN’s insistence that he accepts the terms of the cease-fire seemed inflexible. 4. Whether the reference is right, the decision cannot be overturned. 5. Whatever she decides, we cannot change our plans. 6. She doesn’t want me to talk to anyone else about what I saw. 7. The local government intends to establish a pedestrian precinct. 8. It’s imperative for the redevelopments to be completed within five years. 9. There is a weather forecast warning for the people to be prepared for heavy snow. 10. Our request is to set up a committee to monitor the progress.

Exercise 1.13. Finish the e-mail, filling each space with one word:

Thank you for your e-mail. I agree that it is essential you __ fully __ with the facts of the case. They are as follows. It was agreed six months ago that, come what __, the above residence __ decorated inside and out before the end of June. This has not happened and my solicitor has recommended I __ with legal action forthwith.

May I suggest that you __ me as a matter of some urgency.

Exercise 1.14. Complete each of the following sentences using Subjunctive I or the Suppositional Mood:

E.g. After such a hard match, the team captain insisted they (should) takethings easy.

1. The minister rejected her opponent's demand that she...

2. My doctor explained that it was vital I...

3. Considering that he's always short of money, it's very odd that he...

4. I don't think it'll rain, but you can borrow my raincoat if by any chance it...

5. If you really want to get rich fast, I suggest you...

6. Bob says it's important that he...

7. My younger brother Paul was always our father's favourite, and Father’s only wish was...

8. After this small incident at the party Clare insisted that I...

9. After Carrington became a non-voting member of the committee, I’m amazed that he…

10. We recommend that the railway station …

Exercise 1.15. What advice would you give to people described in the situations? Use your knowledge of Subjunctive I and the Suppositional mood:

E.g. Someone who is going to climb Mt Everest. – It is vital that they should go with a local guide.

1. Someone who is trying to give up smoking. 2. Someone who wants to learn to play the bagpipes. 3. Someone who is easily annoyed. 4. Someone who wants to leave the swinging party early. 5. Someone who plans to leave a thriving firm on the spur of the moment. 6. Someone who wants to work in industry before starting university. 7. Someone who thinks about delaying the money return to the investors. 8. Someone who wants people to be allowed to vote at the age of fourteen. 9. Someone who intends to go out regardless of the heavy rain. 10. Someone who decided to break up with a girlfriend/a boyfriend.

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