Writing Prompt ~ Subjunctive Mood

Posted by: Tara Benwell

Writing Prompt: The subjunctive mood is a special verb form in English. Review the reasons why the subjunctive is used in English. Then review some common examples of the base subjunctive. Demonstrate your understanding of the base subjunctive by writing a letter from one family member to another family member about a doctor’s suggestions and recommendations regarding someone’s health. You may also want to review and include an example of were-Subjunctive. Remember that the verb does not change according to person with the subjunctive mood.

Example
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: My Health

Hi Dear,

I have just returned from the doctor’s office. The doctor suggested that I tell a loved one about my visit. First, he said it is advisable that I rest next week. He suggested that I work from home until my next visit. He requested that I keep a food diary. He also said that it was essential that I stop smoking. It is also vital that I not drink alcohol while I’m on this new medication. My doctor insisted that I discuss my health with my family. In fact, he recommended that you come to my visit next time.

I wish you were closer and I wish I were healthier.

Dad

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5 comments

• Riya says:
  

  Subject – Friend’s academic status to her Mom

  Dear Mrs. jay,

  Daisy has just visited here for taking my suggestion in improving her working hours. I recommend that she works hard and more efficiently, she wins the race assuredly. I suggested that she take references from some online provided sources also. I asked that she study at least 15 hours a day for higher grades. I advised that she take help from an outside professor also, they give some suggestions that she need work hard or not.

  Riya

• Sanvi Gupta says:
  

  Hey Mary;
  I am not feeling well in my mind for a few days. On visiting the doctor, he advised me to see a therapist. The therapist told me that I am taking a lot of stress and should take a break from my hectic routine. He also suggested me to meet my friends to combat the stress. He has told me to rest for a week and ask a close one to come over.
  I wish I was better to see you myself but I hope you will soon make it to my place.

  Betty

• Michelle says:
  

  Hi R,
  I have been feeling sad recently so I called my doctor and she suggested that I see a therapist. She also said that it is advisable that I talk to friends on daily basis and it is essential that I not drink alcohol. She recommended that I go to visit a friend next week.

• ChingChongLingLong says:
  

  Hello fat,

  I just return from vet and they say I am infected with coronaveerus they say eat dog food and dog

  I wish I better to see dog I kill better

• Esteban says:
  

  Subject: Visit Doctor

  Hi Dear,

  I’ve just returned from the oculist. The doctor suggested that I tell a love one about my visit. First, he said it is recommendable that I rest the next week and do not go to work. He requested that I keep aside of screens. He also said me it is essential that I eat healthy and avoid the salt. He warned me that If I do not follow their prescriptions my eyes could get worse.

  I wish I were better to see my nephews clearly.