Inglise keele struktuur
`let + infinitive': Let him finish his dinner.
You take it away.
The imperative mood resembles the infinitive in form and meaning. As to the meaning, the
imperative mood does not express action, only urges the person to fulfil an action. The
infinitive names the action.
3. The subjunctive mood: It expresses unreal or hypothetical actions or states. They may be
viewed as desired, necessary, possible, supposed, imaginary or contradicting reality. The
subjuncitve mood in modern English is generally an optional and stylistically somewhat
marked variant of other constructions. A passive subjunctive is a possibility for all types:
God be praised!
It would be odd if she were awarded the first prize.
Negation:
It is essential that this mission not fail. [does not fail indicative]
The Senate has decreed that such students be not/ not be exempted from college dues.
If I weren't/were not your best friend, you would regret that remark.
Present subjunctive: