English Subjunctive Mood
Expressing wishes, doubts, and necessity with "să". Adapted for English. This English reference focuses on recognition, lookup, and practical reading rather than drills.
Rule 1: Read wishes and necessity
Use this section to read wishes and necessity in English. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Rule 2: Recognize dependent clauses
Use this section to recognize dependent clauses in English. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Rule 3: Track mood after trigger verbs
Use this section to track mood after trigger verbs in English. Check the example sentence, then compare the form with the surrounding words before applying the pattern elsewhere.
Examples
I suggest that he be careful.
I suggest that he be careful.
It is important that we study.
It is important that we study.
English lookup checklist
| Question | What to check |
|---|---|
| Meaning | What does the form contribute to the sentence? |
| Agreement | Does it match person, number, gender, case, or tense? |
| Position | Does placement change emphasis or grammatical role? |
Common Mistakes
- Do not translate the English pattern word-for-word from English.
- Check the whole phrase before deciding what a single form means.
- Watch for register: a correct written form can sound too formal in casual speech.
Lookup Tips
- Start with the example closest to your sentence.
- Identify the trigger word or ending before memorizing a rule.
- Save the topic as a focus if you expect to revisit it.