Subjunctive (American spelling) A - Use verbs followed by the subjunctive instead of should or must to complete these sentences without changing the meaning. 1. Our family should try to cut down on expenses.      I suggest that our family try to cut down on expenses. 2. We should limit how much money we spend.      It is essential that _______________________________________________________ 3. Everyone in the family must cooperate.     It is crucial that __________________________________________________________ 4. Each person in the family should have a budget.     My son suggested that ____________________________________________________ 5. We should shop at bargain stores.     My daughter proposed that _________________________________________________ 6. She should buy only clothes that she will wear often.     I said it was imperative that _________________________________________________ B - Rewrite each sentence in another way without changing the meaning. 1. It is necessary that people be on the lookout for consumer fraud.     It is necessary for people to be on the lookout for consumer fraud. 2. It is important that you keep your receipts for all major puchases.     _________________________________________________________________________ 3. It is essential for people to purchase only what they can afford.     _________________________________________________________________________ 4. It is vital that consumers read the labels when purchasing medicine.     _________________________________________________________________________ 5. It is imperative for retailers to be aware of their main competitors.     _________________________________________________________________________ C - Complete these sentences with ideas of your own. 1. If your mother wants to get the best electronics prices, I suggest that     _________________________________________________________________________ 2. If your brother buys something that he later realizes doesn't fit, I recommend that     _________________________________________________________________________ 3. If your husband thinks that he is a compulsive shopper, it is important that     _________________________________________________________________________ 4. If your wife dislikes shopping in large stores, I propose     _________________________________________________________________________ D Correct the error in the following sentences; there may be no error. 1 The teacher demanded that the student left the room. 2 It was urgent that he called her immediately. 3 It was very important that we delay discussion. 4 She intends to move that the committee suspends discussion on this issue. 5 The king decreed that the new laws took effect the following month. 6 I propose that you should stop this rally. 7 I advise you take the prerequisites before registering for this course. 8 His father prefers that he attends a different university. 9 The faculty stipulated that the rule be abolished. 10 She urgedthat we found anotehr alternative. home