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III. Translate the sentences, paying attention to the Subjunctive Mood after verbs: to order, to insist, to demand, to suggest, to advice.

    1. We suggested that his project be discussed in detail. 2. The engineer insisted that all the experimental data obtained should be exact. 3. The scientist demanded that the test should be repeated. 4. We were ordered that we should take part in the discussion. 5. The majority of the committee advised that the research work should be postponed. 6. I insisted that she regularly should inform us of the results of her experiments. 7. He suggested that the equipment should be brought in a week. 8. The engineer demanded that the molecules should be heated in order to make them move very rapidly. 9. Brattain and Gidney (the physical chemist of the group) suggested that the semiconductor and the metal plate should be immersed in an electrolyte to overcome the blocking effects of the surface states. 10. He demanded that the process should be modified to fabricate devices with a higher gain performance.

IV. Open the brackets using the Subjunctive Mood.

Model: He (advise) them what to do, but he couldn’t get in touch with them.

He would have advised them what to do, but he couldn’t get in touch with them.

1. I (obtain) a datum quantity for direct current, but the galvanic element that I used failed.

2. The supply voltage must have been increased, more current (flow) through the regulator tube.

3. Why did not you ask them to discuss your problem then? They (not postpone) it.

4. It (be) wise of you to read scientific journals on your profession.

5. I think nobody (object) to discussing the results of our work tomorrow.

6. She (buy) the disk, but she had no money.

7. It (be) impossible to determine the chemical composition of the metal without a laboratory analysis.

8. The heat (cause) mechanical troubles, but fortunately the temperature weren’t raised above a certain limit.

9. I (come) to the meeting, but I wasn’t informed about it.

10. This method is not efficient otherwise it (introduce) long ago.

V. Complete the given phrases using the Subjunctive Mood.

  1. We propose…

  2. They insist…

  3. The speaker demanded…

  4. I suggest …

5. The professor strongly advised …

VI. Translate the sentences with the Subjunctive Mood after the following conjunctions: lest, so that, in order that, though.

1. One of the elements in a vacuum valve must be heated so that it will give off electrons. 2. In order that this method might be applied two conditions must be observed. 3. The sound level of the broadcast program sent to the transmitter must be carefully adjusted in order that the carrier be neither over- nor undermodulated. 4. Electrical conductors are said to be in series if they are connected so that all the current which flows through one conductor must flow through each of the others. 5. Great attention is paid to ecological problems all over the world so that the air in large cities should be kept clean. 6. You must put down this formula lest you should forget it. 7. Metal parts are tested for defects lest they should fail in operation. 8. All kinds of safety devices for motor cars are being developed lest accidents should occur. 9. The video must be squeezed into a small package in order that it should be transmitted on top of the radio channels without affecting their reception. 10. We employ an asymmetric gate recess scheme lest source resistance and output conductance should be increased. 11. Though the calculations might be very complex, the computer will do them in a few minutes. 12. The digital stream takes up much less capacity in the airwaves, so that the space needed in the past for just one analogue channel can now carry five, six or seven different programs.

VII. Translate the sentences with the Subjunctive Mood after the following conjunctions: as if and as though.

  1. If the elements lie near one another in the electromotive series they behave as if they were of the same chemical species. 2. The distance is not measured on the curved surface of the Earth but is computed as if the line were passing through the Earth. 3. The Earth behaves as though it were an immense magnet. 4. They discussed the subject as though they had studied it before. 5. The fluid motion in the transition region may be treated as if the region were plain. 6. He looks at his new, compact and stylish mobile phone as though he were proud of it. 7. The classroom is so quiet as if there were nobody in it. 8. The mixture is combustible as though the fuel were uniformly mixed with the air. 9. He spoke as if he had been the witness of the incident. 10. A young scientist wrote a great work as if he had a large experience in his field.

VIII. Open the brackets and use the correct form of the Subjunctive Mood.

  1. It seemed as though he (know) it long ago.

  2. He looked as if he (want) to say something but (be) afraid to begin his speech.

  3. It seemed as if he never (hear) of it before.

  4. She speaks English as if she (be) an Englishwoman.

  5. She looked very tired as if she (work) from early morning till night.

  6. He looked pleased as though he (reach) his purpose.

  7. Companies are beginning to show interest in the sector as though they already (calculate) their future revenue.

  8. The telecommunication system is transmitting signals of different frequencies as if the bandwidth (be) high.

  9. The student did the calculations in a few minutes as if they (not be) very complex.

  10. The gauge registers the pressure of the water as if it (act) directly downward.

  11. The weight of a body varied during the experiment as though it (place) in different localities.

  12. The combustible mixture produced a lot of power as if it (compress) to a high pressure before it started to burn.

IX. Comment on the use of tenses in the following sentences after wish and if only.

  1. I wish I could drive a car. 2. If only I could have driven a car when I was young. 3. I wish I would be able to drive a car soon. 4. I wish they had introduced their friends to me at the party. 5. I wish they would introduce their friends to me at the party. 6. I wish you had brought your video camera to the yesterday conference. 7. If only he brought his video camera to the conference. 8. I wish you would bring your video camera tomorrow. 9. If only you had mentioned this fact to me before. 10. I wish you told me everything. 11. Mary wishes she had made a report yesterday. 12. Mary wishes she would make a report at the lecture tomorrow. 13. If only I could speak several languages. 14. I wish I would be able to speak several languages one day. 15. I wish I had spoken Italian when I went to Italy. 16. If only you were better educated you would find a good job.

X. Paraphrase the following sentences using the Subjunctive Mood after the verb wish.

Example: My students are not always in time for class.

I wish my students were always in time for class.

  1. My director is too bossy and demanding.

  2. My brother couldn’t fix our new TV yesterday.

  3. I have too much work to do.

  4. I live far from the university.

  5. We are upset that our plan failed.

  6. The scientist was disappointed that he couldn’t fulfill his experiment.

  7. Unfortunately I was not able to do all the calculations yesterday.

  8. The experiment is prepared carefully. I hope I shall get good results.

  9. I do not speak French.

  10. I forgot my PIN number that is why I did not take money out of the ATM.

  11. I cannot afford to buy a car.

  12. I have to attend lectures, but they are so boring.

  13. I missed the bus this morning and was late for work.

  14. I did not print the report yesterday because the electricity was cut off.

  15. I left my umbrella on the bus.

XI. Translate the sentences paying attention to the phrases would rather and had better.

  1. I would rather Ann worked with you. 2. I would rather we had left earlier, than we would not have been caught in the rush hour traffic. 3. I would rather John finished the article before he leaves. 4. I would rather the plumber came tomorrow, because I don’t want to wait around for him today. 5. I would rather they tried to fix the computer themselves before they asked me to do it. 6. Would you rather I called you or sent you a text message? 7. You had better work harder in order to pass your exams. 8. You had better do some revision work. 9. You had better get out your calculator and tot it up. 10. You had better send e-mail instead of writing a letter.

XII. What would you do in the following situations. Express your advice using constructions: would rather and would better.

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