a)

1. "Come what may" introduces a condition that may or may not happen, so it is a classic example
of the Subjunctive I mood.

2. "Everybody stand up" is an imperative sentence, which does not belong to the Subjunctive I
mood, nor the Suppositional Mood.

3. "Be yours a happy marriage" is a wish or a blessing, and it belongs to the Suppositional Mood.

4. "And what if the truth should come out" introduces a hypothetical situation, so it is an example
of the Subjunctive I mood.

b)

1. "Come what may"

2. "To say enough"

3. "I'm not going to"

4. "God forbid!"

c)

1. To hell with your ideas!

2. Let this land be blessed!

3. So be it!

4. May God bless you!

5. Leave your stupid ideas behind!

6. I had no intention of imposing my views on you.

7. Come what may, I will tell the boss what I think of him.

8. Have a good trip!

9. Everyone brings enough food for two days.

10. And what if he forgets to tell the others?

11. What if the man returns?

12. Good luck to you!

Ex2.

1. The doctor recommended that the sick room be aired every other hour.

2. My advice is that you get thoroughly acquainted with the literature on the subject.

3. He insisted that he be given a chance to prove his point of view.

4. They approached us with the request that the goods be dispatched at once.

5. The order was that the messages be delivered to the headquarters every six hours.

6. I suggest that we start off as soon as possible.

 1. Ex3. In object clauses:

1. We suggested that he (should) leave the meeting early.

2. The doctor advised that the patient (should) take the medication every four hours.

3. I insist that he (should) apologize for his behavior.

4. The chief ordered that the documents (should) be delivered to his office immediately.

5. The teacher recommended that the students (should) read the assigned chapters before the
lecture.

2. In predicative appositive clauses:

1. The order was for the staff to work overtime.

2. His suggestion is that we (should) postpone the meeting until next week.

3. My advice was that he (should) take a break and get some rest.

4. The matter is that we need to come up with a solution as soon as possible.

5. The workers’ demands were that their salaries (should) be increased.

3. In attributive clauses:

1. He acted under the instruction that the report (should) be completed by Friday.

2. There was no end to their surprise that the concert (should) be cancelled at the last minute.

3. He voiced the common desire of us all that the project (should) be completed on time.

4. She couldn’t wave off the fear that she (should) fail the exam.

5. I expressed my great disbelief that he (should) make such a rude comment.

4. In subject clauses after the expression of personal reaction:

1. It’s ironic that he (should) win the lottery after saying he never plays.

2. Is it advisable that we (should) invest all our savings in one stock?

3. It was unbelievable that she (should) quit her job without having another one lined up.

4. Isn’t it strange that he (should) refuse the job offer after talking about how much he wanted it?

5. It’s rather odd that they (should) arrive at the party wearing the same outfit.

6. It’s so disappointing that the restaurant (should) be closed on our anniversary.

7. It’s surprising that the movie (should) receive such mixed reviews.

Ex4.

She was afraid lest she should lose her gloves.

She was anxious lest the children should forget to take the key.

Her fear was lest they should misinterpret her words.

I fear lest early frosts should damage the apple-trees.

She feared lest she should be invited to this party.

I had a panic of fear lest they should see me.

My fear is lest he should mix up everything.

I worry lest he should fall ill. He is running a temperature.

She was uneasy lest she should disturb her neighbours.

Ex5.

1. Should you decide to sell your country house, my brother will be willing to buy it.

2. Should there be many problems by chance, we are ready to help.

3. Should you get lost in the area, ask a policeman. Should I get the job, I’ll invite you to the
restaurant.

4. Should there be something urgent, call us.

5. Should something go wrong, we’ll hire a private detective.

6. Should he insist, ask him to give all the reasons.

Ex6.

1. He insists that we come.

2. If it should rain, I will stay at home.

3. I am afraid that we might get wet.

4. It is strange that they didn't come to the meeting.

5. If John drops by, give him these books.

6. What if he doesn't receive our letter?

7. We were afraid that we might be late for the train.

8. Whatever happens, you can count on me.

9. Wherever we may be, we will always remember this city.

10. No matter who he is, you shouldn't trust him.

11. The commander ordered that the troops retreat.

12. If I saw this dictionary, I would definitely buy it.

13. Whatever happens, I will always support you.

14. It is desirable that you present a report at the conference.

15. He went out to the garden to avoid listening to their quarrel.

16. She was afraid that her voice would betray her agitation.

17. Tell me your address again so that I can write it down.

18. I demand that this issue be resolved by open voting.

19. It is necessary that you attend all the lectures.

20. He moved to the second row to have a better view of the stage.
Ex7.

1. Oh, if only we knew the whole truth!

2. I would prefer not to talk about it.

3. If it weren't for work, he would have watched the entire play.

4. We would prefer this room.

5. If it weren't for luck, he would have failed the exam.

6. It's better if I don't interfere.

7. I wouldn't recommend that to you.

8. If it weren't for the accent, no one would have thought he was a foreigner.

9. Oh, if only he were more consistent.

10. Let someone inform her about it.

11. It's not in my character to spread gossip.

12. It's enough to say that he's not as foolish as you think.

13. I'll buy this coat no matter how much it costs.

14. Whatever happens, I have no intention of staying here any longer.

15. Long live freedom!

16. If it weren't for work, he would have visited you.

17. It's good that Michael refused to go by himself. Otherwise, he would have been grumbling and
getting on everyone's nerves.

18. If it weren't for the weather, we wouldn't be sitting at home now.

19. Oh, if only I could stay here with you!

20. If I were in your place, I wouldn't hesitate for a minute.

21. What would you recommend me to see in London?

22. It's better for you to change your hairstyle.

23. But what if he lets us down?

24. But what if someone finds out? - Whatever happens!

25. I'd rather be poor than a thief.

26. Can someone help me?

Ex8.

1. Kind of clause: conditional clause. Oblique Mood: past conditional.

2. Kind of clause: comparative clause. Oblique Mood: past perfect.

3. Kind of clause: wish clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

4. Kind of clause: indicative clause expressing fact. Oblique Mood: present perfect.
 5. Kind of clause: imperative clause. Oblique Mood: present subjunctive.

6. Kind of clause: preference clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

7. Kind of clause: reported speech clause. Oblique Mood: should + infinitive.

8. Kind of clause: expression of necessity. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

9. Kind of clause: conditional clause. Oblique Mood: past perfect.

10. Kind of clause: wish clause expressing regret. Oblique Mood: past perfect.

11. Kind of clause: comparative clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

12. Kind of clause: imperative clause. Oblique Mood: simple present.

13. Kind of clause: expression of advice. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

14. Kind of clause: conditional clause expressing regret. Oblique Mood: past perfect.

15. Kind of clause: conditional clause expressing cause. Oblique Mood: past perfect.

16. Kind of clause: conditional clause expressing hypothetical situation. Oblique Mood: present
conditional.

17. Kind of clause: conditional clause expressing possibility. Oblique Mood: present subjunctive.

18. Kind of clause: expression of determination. Oblique Mood: present subjunctive.

19. Kind of clause: fear clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

20. Kind of clause: comparative clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

21. Kind of clause: expression of urgency. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

22. Kind of clause: preference clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

23. Kind of clause: comparative clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

24. Kind of clause: wish clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

25. Kind of clause: comparative clause. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive.

26. Kind of clause: expression of necessity. Oblique Mood: past subjunctive

Ex9.

1. I wish you would come and look at my drawings.

2. He almost felt as if he had never seen this face before.

3. It's time we had a new house.

4. It would be splendid to be like everybody else.

5. I wished that I had been a bit less haughty with the man that night.

6. They both talked as if they were in constant contact with the professional theatre.

7. It looks as though some blind chance rules all things.

8. George looked as though he found it hard to answer.

9. I wish children would read more these days.

 10. It's time you heard something about your behaviour.

11. He talked about art as though it were the most important thing in the world.

12. I wish she wouldn't argue with her sister.

13. He would have spoken to her but for her going out so quickly.

14. I wish you wouldn't treat me as if I were a child.

15. He sat in his chair rather upright as though he were sitting for an official portrait.

16. I wish you wouldn't talk as if you were my grandfather.

17. It's time you learned something about the world you're living in.

18. It looked as if he had found exactly what he was after.

19. In your place, I would go there gladly.

20. She looked as if she were watching a strange scene.

21. I'd rather Philip didn't go into the garden.

22. You had better leave me in peace.

23. I wish that I hadn't committed so many errors.

24. If we had been caught last night, what would have happened to us?

25. If I hadn't seen this magnificent canvas, I wouldn't have known you were an artist.

26. It is time I thought it out again from the beginning.

27. If you weren't so lazy, you would study better and pass yesterday's exam.

Ex10,

1. It's time to put an end to these conversations.

2. Oh, if only you took advantage of this opportunity.

3. If you worked regularly on the language, you wouldn't have gaps in your knowledge.

4. I would be very glad if you came.

5. I would like for this question to be discussed at the meeting.

6. Whatever happens, I won't lift a finger.

7. It wouldn't even occur to me to order you what to do.

8. You speak as if you don't approve of our plans for the future.

9. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have written this coursework.

10. Wherever we are, we will always remember this city.

11. Parents were afraid that their children would get into trouble.

12. Oh, if only he were more careful!

13. It's a pity you didn't take part in the conference work.

14. You behave like a child! Isn't it time to pay attention to it?

15. Speak louder so that everyone can hear you well.

16. I wouldn't interfere.

17. If it weren't for his illness, the family would have moved to the city.

18. You look as if you got caught in the rain.

19. If you weren't so busy yesterday, we would have gone somewhere for lunch.

20. I'm afraid you'll forget my phone number.

21. It's a pity you can't help me.

22. It's time to learn how to defend your point of view.

23. You look as if you're dissatisfied with my answer.

24. It would be desirable for you to read more out loud.

25. My demand is for you to acknowledge your mistake and apologize.

26. Isn't it strange that he left without saying goodbye?

27. If I saw this album, I would buy it.

28. We were afraid we would be late for the train.

29. It's enough to say that he is one of the best specialists in the city.