chapter 2 subjunctive

Chapter 2

Subjunctive

The words usually use in subjunctive

• “wish” mengharapkan / menginginkan

• “as if / as though” seolah-olah

• “would rather” lebih suka

• “if only” seandainya saja / jika saja

1.      Future subjunctive

Formula	Example
Subject(1) + wish + subject + verb1 + O/C	• I wish you come to the birthday party • I wish you read the book tomorrow

2.      Present subjunctive

words	formula	Example
Wish	Subject (1) + wish + subject + verb2 + O/C	• I wish you said the truth • I wish you visited me
As if / as though	Subject (1) + verb1 + as if / as though + subject + were + O/C	• The girl dresses as if it  were summer now
Would rather	Subject (1) + would rather + subject + verb2 + O/C	• Rosa would rather she told the truth
If only	If only + subject + verb2	• If only she saw • If only my father knew

3.      Past Subjunctive

words	formula	Example
Wish	Subject (1) + wished + subject + verb3/had + O/C	• She wished (that)* she had had more time today
As if / as though	Subject (1) + verb2 + as if / as though + subject + verb3/been + O/C	• Jon looked as though he had seen a ghost
Would rather	Subject (1) + would rather + subject + verb3/been + O/C	• She would rather he had been here
If only	If only + subject +had been + O/C	• if only rara had not been at school last week

*Verb followed by the subjunctive

To advise (that)

To ask (that)

To command (that)

To demand (that)

To desire (that)

To insist (that)

To propose  (that)

To recommend (that)

To request (that)

To suggest (that)

To urge (that)