Subjunctive Mood // English Grammar Lessons

In this lesson, we will finally speak about one of the most mysterious phenomena in English - the Subjunctive Mood. I will explain how, in what sentences, after what expressions, and with what purposes it is used in modern English. I hope this lesson will help you structure your knowledge of the Subjunctive Mood and fill any gaps you might have. 00:00 Introduction 01:52 What is the Subjunctive Mood? 03:41 The Subjunctive Mood forms 04:35 2 classifications of subjunctives 05:33 &and &in linguistics 07:18 Subjunctive I 09:01 Subjunctive II 11:45 What does &mean in grammar? 13:26 The analytical forms of the Subjunctive Mood 15:47 Mandative, volitional, and Formulaic subjunctives 17:22 The Subjunctive Mood in simple sentences 19:41 The Subjunctive Mood in complex sentences 21:14 The Subjunctive Mood in conditional sentences 30:29 The Subjunctive Mood in subordinate clauses of purpose 31:37 'Lest' 33:41 The Subjunctive Mood in subordinate clauses of concession 35:38 The Subjunctive Mood after &and 'wherever' 36:35 The Subjunctive Mood after &if&and &though' 40:12 The Subjunctive Mood in predicative clauses 41:16 &is necessary that...&The Subjunctive Mood in subject clauses 44:28 Wish-clauses and the Subjunctive Mood 50:14 &suggests that...&The Subjunctive Mood in object clauses 52:10 The Subjunctive Mood in subject and object clauses: comparison 53:40 The Subjunctive Mood after &is time...' 55:02 The &should' 59:33 &rather&and &better' 01:01:45 Conclusions 01:02:28 Test Related...