Subjunctive & formal structures
Grammar · C2 · 5 printable sheets, each with an answer key.
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- Sheet 1 · 30 minSubjunctive: fixed expressions (be that as it may, come what may, so be it)Recognize and use formulaic subjunctive expressions such as be that as it may, come what may, suffice it to say and far be it from me.Free
- Sheet 2 · 30 minSubjunctive: negatives, passives and British vs American usageHandle the mandative subjunctive in its negative and passive forms and compare it with should + base and the indicative across varieties of English.Premium
- Sheet 3 · 30 minSubjunctive in legal and formal texts: lest, whether it be and be itRecognize and use the subjunctive after lest and in concessive structures like whether it be and be it, as found in legal and formal texts.Premium
- Sheet 4 · 25 minSubjunctive: were and inverted conditionals in persuasive writingUse were, were to, had and should inversion to build persuasive hypothetical arguments in an opinion column.Premium
- Sheet 5 · 30 minSubjunctive & formal structures review: a commencement speechReview the subjunctive and formal structures in a university commencement speech, then write your own address.Premium