CHAPTER Subjunctive Mood |
1. Subjunctive Mood — সংজ্ঞা ও পরিচিতি
Verb-এর Mood বলতে বোঝায় speaker যেভাবে কোনো বিষয় প্রকাশ করেন। English Grammar-এ তিনটি প্রধান Mood রয়েছে:
Mood | ব্যবহার | উদাহরণ |
Indicative Mood | বাস্তব ঘটনা / তথ্য প্রকাশে | She is a teacher. |
Imperative Mood | আদেশ / অনুরোধ প্রকাশে | Open the door. |
Subjunctive Mood | ইচ্ছা / কল্পনা / প্রস্তাব / শর্ত প্রকাশে | I wish I were rich. |
সুতরাং, Subjunctive Mood হলো এমন এক Mood যা দিয়ে আমরা প্রকাশ করি:
① কাল্পনিক / অবাস্তব পরিস্থিতি (hypothetical situations)
② ইচ্ছা, আকাঙ্ক্ষা, দোয়া (wishes, desires, prayers)
③ প্রস্তাব, সুপারিশ, দাবি, নির্দেশ (proposals, demands, orders)
④ শর্তমূলক বাক্য — If, Unless, Lest সহ conditionals
★ NOTE |
Subjunctive Mood-এর সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বৈশিষ্ট্য: ① 3rd person singular subject হলেও Verb-এ "s/es" যোগ হয় না। ② "was" এর বদলে সবসময় "were" ব্যবহার হয়। |
2. Types of Subjunctive Mood — প্রকারভেদ
Type | বাংলা নাম | মূল কাজ | উদাহরণ |
Present Subjunctive | বর্তমান সাবজাংক্টিভ | Proposal, Demand, Suggestion | I suggest that he go immediately. |
Past Subjunctive | অতীত সাবজাংক্টিভ | Wish, Hypothetical (present) | I wish I were taller. |
Past Perfect Subjunctive | পুরোপুরি কাল্পনিক (অতীত) | Hypothetical (past — not happened) | I wish I had studied harder. |
Formulaic Subjunctive | প্রচলিত গুচ্ছ | Fixed expressions / Idioms | God save the Queen. So be it. |
3. Present Subjunctive — বর্তমান সাবজাংক্টিভ
Present Subjunctive তৈরি হয় Verb-এর base form (dictionary form) দিয়ে — subject যাই হোক না কেন।
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
Subject + that + Subject + V1 (base form) + Object Note: No -s/-es for 3rd person singular |
3.1 যে Verbs-এর পরে Present Subjunctive ব্যবহার হয়
Category | Verbs / Expressions |
Verbs of Demand / Order | demand, order, command, require, insist, request, urge |
Verbs of Suggestion / Proposal | suggest, propose, recommend, move, advise |
Adjective Expressions | be essential, be necessary, be vital, be important, be imperative, be crucial |
Verbs of Resolution | decide, resolve, determine, stipulate, mandate |
3.2 Solved Examples — Present Subjunctive
1. The doctor suggested that the patient rest for a week.
➤ ডাক্তার পরামর্শ দিলেন যে রোগীর এক সপ্তাহ বিশ্রাম নেওয়া উচিত। ("rest" — base form, "rests" নয়)
2. The committee recommended that the bill be passed immediately.
➤ কমিটি সুপারিশ করল যে বিলটি অবিলম্বে পাস করা হোক। ("be passed" — passive subjunctive)
3. It is essential that every student submit the form by Friday.
➤ প্রতিটি শিক্ষার্থীর শুক্রবারের মধ্যে ফর্ম জমা দেওয়া অপরিহার্য। ("submit" — 3rd person হলেও "submits" নয়)
4. The judge demanded that the witness tell the truth.
➤ বিচারক সাক্ষীকে সত্য বলতে আদেশ দিলেন।
5. The manager insisted that the report be ready before Monday.
➤ ম্যানেজার জোর দিলেন যে সোমবারের আগে রিপোর্ট প্রস্তুত থাকতে হবে।
6. It is vital that the patient not eat anything before the surgery.
➤ অস্ত্রোপচারের আগে রোগীর কিছু না খাওয়া অত্যন্ত জরুরি। ("not eat" — negative subjunctive)
7. The teacher requested that all students be silent during the exam.
➤ শিক্ষক অনুরোধ করলেন যে সকল শিক্ষার্থী পরীক্ষার সময় নীরব থাকুক।
8. It is imperative that he appear in court tomorrow.
➤ তার আদালতে উপস্থিত হওয়া আবশ্যিক। ("appear" — "appears" নয়)
9. The law requires that every citizen pay taxes honestly.
➤ আইন দাবি করে যে প্রতিটি নাগরিককে সততার সাথে কর দিতে হবে।
10. She moved that the meeting be adjourned until further notice.
➤ সে প্রস্তাব রাখল যে সভা পরবর্তী নোটিশ পর্যন্ত মুলতবি করা হোক।
✘ TRAP / WARNING |
Present Subjunctive-এ NEVER লেখা হয়: ✘ The doctor suggested that the patient rests. ✔ The doctor suggested that the patient rest. ✘ It is necessary that he studies. ✔ It is necessary that he study. |
3.3 Wrong → Right Practice
✘ WRONG | ✔ CORRECT |
She demanded that he stops immediately. | She demanded that he stop immediately. |
It is essential that she submits the form. | It is essential that she submit the form. |
They recommended that he takes medicine. | They recommended that he take medicine. |
The rule requires that everyone signs. | The rule requires that everyone sign. |
He insisted that she was silent. | He insisted that she be silent. |
4. Past Subjunctive — অতীত সাবজাংক্টিভ
Past Subjunctive ব্যবহার হয় বর্তমান বা ভবিষ্যৎ সম্পর্কে কোনো অসত্য কল্পনা বা ইচ্ছা প্রকাশ করতে।
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
wish / if only / as if / as though / would rather / it's time + Subject + were / V2 Key Rule: For ALL subjects (I, he, she, it) — use "were" (NOT "was") |
4.1 "I wish / If only" — বর্তমান অসাধ্য ইচ্ছা
11. I wish I were a bird.
➤ আমি যদি একটি পাখি হতাম! (বাস্তবে আমি পাখি নই)
12. I wish he were here right now.
➤ আমি চাইতাম সে এখন এখানে থাকুক। (কিন্তু সে নেই)
13. If only she were more careful!
➤ যদি সে আরেকটু সতর্ক হতো!
14. He wishes he were the president of the country.
➤ সে চায় সে দেশের প্রেসিডেন্ট হতো।
15. If only I were ten years younger!
➤ যদি আমি দশ বছর ছোট হতাম!
4.2 "As if / As though" — অবাস্তব তুলনা
"As if" এবং "as though" ব্যবহার হয় যখন কেউ এমন কিছুর মতো আচরণ করে যা আসলে সত্য নয়।
16. He talks as if he were the boss.
➤ সে এমনভাবে কথা বলে যেন সে বস। (আসলে সে বস নয়)
17. She behaves as though she were a queen.
➤ সে এমন আচরণ করে যেন সে রানী।
18. He looks as if he were seriously sick.
➤ সে দেখতে মনে হচ্ছে সে মারাত্মক অসুস্থ।
19. They spend money as though they were millionaires.
➤ তারা এমনভাবে টাকা খরচ করে যেন তারা কোটিপতি।
✔ EXAM TIP |
Present সম্পর্কে: "as if" + were/V2 (past subjunctive) → He talks as if he were rich. Past সম্পর্কে: "as if" + had + V3 (past perfect) → He talked as if he had seen a ghost. |
4.3 "Would rather" — পছন্দ প্রকাশে
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
Subject + would rather + another subject + V2 (past tense) (দুটি ভিন্ন subject থাকলে Past Subjunctive — same subject হলে bare infinitive) |
20. I would rather you came with me.
➤ আমি বরং চাইতাম তুমি আমার সাথে আসো। ("came" — past form)
21. She would rather he stayed at home tonight.
➤ সে চাইত সে আজ রাতে বাড়িতে থাকুক।
22. I would rather you did not tell anyone about this.
➤ আমি চাইতাম তুমি কাউকে এটা না বলো।
⚡ IMPORTANT |
Would rather + same subject → bare infinitive: I would rather go. Would rather + different subject → V2 (past): I would rather you went. |
4.4 "It's time / It's high time" — সময়ের জরুরিতা
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
It is time / It is high time + Subject + V2 (past tense) |
23. It is time you went to bed.
➤ তোমার এখন ঘুমাতে যাওয়ার সময় হয়েছে। ("went" — past form)
24. It is high time he apologized for his behaviour.
➤ তার ক্ষমা চাওয়ার এখনই উপযুক্ত সময়।
25. It is time the government took strong action against corruption.
➤ সরকারের দুর্নীতির বিরুদ্ধে শক্ত পদক্ষেপ নেওয়ার সময় এসেছে।
26. It is high time you started studying seriously for the exam.
➤ তোমার পরীক্ষার জন্য গুরুত্বের সাথে পড়া শুরু করার সময় হয়ে গেছে।
✘ TRAP / WARNING |
✘ It is time he goes home. ✔ It is time he went home. ✘ It is high time you are more responsible. ✔ It is high time you were more responsible. |
5. Past Perfect Subjunctive — অতীত অনুশোচনা
অতীতে যা ঘটেনি তা যদি ঘটত — এই ধরনের অনুশোচনা বা কল্পনা প্রকাশ করতে Past Perfect Subjunctive ব্যবহার হয়।
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
wish / if only / as if (past) + Subject + had + V3 |
27. I wish I had studied harder for the exam.
➤ আমি যদি পরীক্ষার জন্য আরো কঠিনভাবে পড়তাম! (কিন্তু পড়িনি)
28. If only she had told me the truth earlier.
➤ যদি সে আগে আমাকে সত্যি বলত!
29. I wish we had left the party earlier last night.
➤ আমি চাইতাম আমরা গত রাতে পার্টি থেকে আগে চলে আসতাম।
30. He behaved as if he had never met me before.
➤ সে এমন আচরণ করল যেন সে আগে কখনো আমার সাথে দেখা করেনি।
31. If only I had been there to help him during the crisis.
➤ যদি সংকটের সময় আমি তাকে সাহায্য করতে সেখানে থাকতাম!
32. I wish I had not eaten so much at the party.
➤ আমি চাইতাম পার্টিতে এত বেশি না খেতাম।
Wish + ... | অর্থ / সময় | Structure | উদাহরণ |
Present unreal | বর্তমানে যা নেই | wish + V2 / were | I wish I were rich. |
Future / unreal desire | ভবিষ্যৎ পরিবর্তনের ইচ্ছা | wish + would + V1 | I wish it would stop raining. |
Past regret | অতীতে যা হয়নি | wish + had + V3 | I wish I had gone there. |
6. Formulaic Subjunctive — প্রচলিত Fixed Expressions
কিছু Subjunctive Expression এতটাই প্রচলিত যে এগুলো fixed idiom হিসেবে ব্যবহৃত হয়। Exam-এ বারবার আসে।
Expression | অর্থ | উদাহরণ |
God save the King! | রাজা দীর্ঘজীবী হোন! | God save the King! (প্রার্থনা) |
So be it. | তাই হোক। | If you want to leave, so be it. |
Be that as it may | যা-ই হোক না কেন | Be that as it may, we must proceed. |
Come what may | যাই হোক না কেন | Come what may, I will support you. |
God bless you! | ঈশ্বর তোমাকে আশীর্বাদ করুন! | God bless you for your help. |
Heaven forbid! | এমন না হোক! | Heaven forbid that he should fail! |
Suffice it to say | সংক্ষেপে বলতে গেলে | Suffice it to say, he was wrong. |
Long live the republic! | প্রজাতন্ত্র দীর্ঘজীবী হোক! | Long live the nation! |
Far be it from me | আমার এমন উদ্দেশ্য নেই | Far be it from me to criticize. |
If need be | যদি প্রয়োজন হয় | If need be, call me anytime. |
33. Come what may, I will never give up on my dreams.
➤ যাই হোক না কেন, আমি কখনো আমার স্বপ্ন ছেড়ে দেব না।
34. God bless this nation and its people always.
➤ ঈশ্বর এই জাতি ও তার জনগণকে সবসময় আশীর্বাদ করুন।
35. Be that as it may, we cannot ignore the evidence.
➤ যা-ই হোক না কেন, আমরা প্রমাণ উপেক্ষা করতে পারি না।
36. Heaven forbid that anything should happen to her children.
➤ এমন না হোক যে তার সন্তানদের কিছু হয়ে যাক।
7. Conditional Subjunctive — if, unless, lest, in case…
7.1 Type 2 Conditional (Present/Future Unreal)
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
If + Subject + were / V2, Subject + would/could/might + V1 |
37. If I were you, I would accept the offer immediately.
➤ আমি যদি তুমি হতাম, আমি সাথে সাথে অফারটি গ্রহণ করতাম।
38. If she were here, she could help us with the project.
➤ সে যদি এখানে থাকত, সে প্রকল্পে আমাদের সাহায্য করতে পারত।
39. If I had more time, I would travel the world extensively.
➤ আমার কাছে আরো সময় থাকলে, আমি ব্যাপকভাবে বিশ্ব ভ্রমণ করতাম।
7.2 Type 3 Conditional (Past Unreal)
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
If + Subject + had + V3, Subject + would/could/might + have + V3 |
40. If I had known, I would have called you immediately.
➤ আমি জানলে তোমাকে সাথে সাথে ফোন করতাম।
41. If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.
➤ সে যদি আরো কঠিনভাবে পড়ত, সে পরীক্ষায় পাস করত।
42. If the soldiers had arrived earlier, the battle would have been won.
➤ সৈন্যরা আগে পৌঁছলে যুদ্ধ জেতা যেত।
7.3 "Lest" — ভয় বা সতর্কতার প্রকাশ
FORMULA / STRUCTURE |
Lest + Subject + should + V1 (OR: bare V1 in formal/literary use) CRITICAL: "lest" এর পরে কখনো "not" বসে না — কারণ "lest" নিজেই negative অর্থ বহন করে। |
43. He ran fast lest he should miss the train.
➤ সে দ্রুত দৌড়াল যাতে ট্রেন না মিস করে।
44. Study hard lest you should fail the exam.
➤ কঠিনভাবে পড়ো যাতে পরীক্ষায় ফেল না করো।
45. She kept quiet lest she should be misunderstood by others.
➤ সে চুপ করে থাকল যাতে অন্যরা ভুল না বোঝে।
46. Walk carefully lest you should fall on the wet floor.
➤ সাবধানে হাঁটো যাতে ভেজা মেঝেতে পড়ে না যাও।
✘ TRAP / WARNING |
✘ He was careful lest he should not make a mistake. ✔ He was careful lest he should make a mistake. "lest" নিজেই "যাতে না" অর্থ দেয় — "not" যোগ করলে double negative হয় এবং অর্থ উল্টে যায়। |
8. Tricky & Uncommon Rules — কঠিন ও অপরিচিত নিয়মাবলি
এই নিয়মগুলো বেশিরভাগ শিক্ষার্থী জানে না, কিন্তু BCS ও Bank Job Exam-এ এগুলো থেকে প্রশ্ন আসে।
Rule 8.1 — Inverted Conditional (Were / Had / Should + Subject)
"If" বাদ দিয়ে Were / Had / Should প্রথমে বসিয়ে formal conditional তৈরি করা যায়।
47. Were I rich, I would build a school. (= If I were rich…)
➤ আমি ধনী হলে একটি স্কুল তৈরি করতাম।
48. Had she known, she would have acted differently. (= If she had known…)
➤ সে জানলে ভিন্নভাবে কাজ করত।
49. Should you need help, please call me. (= If you should need help…)
➤ সাহায্যের প্রয়োজন হলে আমাকে ডাকো।
Rule 8.2 — Negative Subjunctive (not + bare V1)
Subjunctive-এর Negative করতে "do not" নয়, শুধু "not" + base verb ব্যবহার হয়।
✘ WRONG | ✔ CORRECT |
It is essential that he does not leave early. | It is essential that he not leave early. |
The judge ordered that the prisoner does not speak. | The judge ordered that the prisoner not speak. |
50. The doctor recommended that she not take any medication without advice.
➤ ডাক্তার পরামর্শ ছাড়া কোনো ওষুধ না নেওয়ার সুপারিশ করলেন।
Rule 8.3 — Passive Subjunctive (be + V3)
Subjunctive-এ Passive Voice তৈরিতে "is/are/was" নয়, শুধু "be" ব্যবহার হয়।
✘ WRONG | ✔ CORRECT |
It is important that the form is signed by Monday. | It is important that the form be signed by Monday. |
They demanded that the suspect was released. | They demanded that the suspect be released. |
She insisted that the report is submitted. | She insisted that the report be submitted. |
51. The committee ordered that the file be submitted within 24 hours.
➤ কমিটি আদেশ দিল যে ফাইলটি ২৪ ঘণ্টার মধ্যে জমা দিতে হবে।
Rule 8.4 — Wish + Would — ভবিষ্যৎ ইচ্ছা বা বিরক্তি
"wish + would" ব্যবহার হয় যখন ভবিষ্যৎ পরিবর্তনের ইচ্ছা বা অন্যের আচরণ নিয়ে বিরক্তি প্রকাশ করা হয়।
52. I wish it would stop raining so we can go out.
➤ আমি চাইতাম বৃষ্টি থামুক যাতে আমরা বের হতে পারি।
53. I wish you would be quiet for once!
➤ আমি চাইতাম তুমি একটু চুপ থাকো! (বিরক্তি)
✘ TRAP / WARNING |
Same subject-এ "wish + would" চলে না: ✘ I wish I would be taller. ✔ I wish I were taller. |
Rule 8.5 — Mixed Conditionals with Subjunctive
Type 2 এবং Type 3 Conditional মিশিয়ে বলা যায় — অতীত কারণ, বর্তমান ফলাফল:
54. If I had taken the medicine, I would be better now.
➤ আমি যদি ওষুধ খেতাম, এখন সুস্থ থাকতাম। (অতীতে খাইনি → বর্তমানে অসুস্থ)
55. If she were more disciplined, she would have passed the exam.
➤ সে যদি বেশি শৃঙ্খলাবদ্ধ হতো, পরীক্ষায় পাস করত।
Rule 8.6 — Suppose / Supposing / What if — Hypothetical
56. Suppose she were to arrive late, what would you do?
➤ ধরো সে দেরিতে আসলে, তুমি কী করতে?
57. Supposing he had not come, what would have happened?
➤ ধরো সে না আসলে কী হতো?
58. What if he were wrong about the entire plan?
➤ যদি সম্পূর্ণ পরিকল্পনা সম্পর্কে সে ভুল থাকে?
Rule 8.7 — For fear that / In order that
59. She kept silent for fear that she should make matters worse.
➤ সে চুপ থাকল এই ভয়ে যে পরিস্থিতি আরো খারাপ হবে।
60. He left early in order that he might catch the first train.
➤ সে আগে বেরিয়ে গেল যাতে প্রথম ট্রেন ধরতে পারে।
Rule 8.8 — Concessive Subjunctive (Literary/Formal)
61. Whether he be rich or poor, he is my friend.
➤ সে ধনী হোক বা গরিব হোক, সে আমার বন্ধু। (formal/literary)
62. However hard he try, he cannot beat her talent.
➤ সে যতই কঠিনভাবে চেষ্টা করুক, তার প্রতিভাকে হারাতে পারবে না।
9. Master Reference Table — Subjunctive Mood at a Glance
Type | Key Trigger | Verb Form | Example |
Present Subjunctive | suggest, demand, insist, it is essential… | Base V1 (no -s/-es) | He insisted that she be present. |
Past Subjunctive | wish, if only, as if, it's time, would rather | were / V2 | I wish I were a doctor. |
Past Perfect Subj. | wish, if only, as if (past), Type 3 if | had + V3 | I wish I had studied harder. |
Formulaic Subj. | God, Long live, Come what may… | Base V1 | God save the Queen. |
Lest + should | lest (যাতে না) | should + V1 | Run lest you should be late. |
Would rather (diff.) | would rather + different subject | V2 (past) | I'd rather you came. |
It's time | It is time / It is high time | V2 (past) | It's time he left. |
Inverted Conditional | No "if" — inversion | Were/Had/Should first | Were I you, I'd refuse. |
Passive Subjunctive | suggest, demand + passive | be + V3 | She insisted it be reviewed. |
Negative Subjunctive | suggest, demand + negative | not + V1 (bare) | He asked that she not go. |
Wish + Would | future wish / irritation | would + V1 | I wish it would stop. |
Mixed Conditional | past cause + present result | had V3 + would V1 | Had I studied, I would be fine. |
10. MCQ Practice Set
নিচের প্রশ্নগুলো BCS, Bank Job, NTRCA ও University Admission Exam-এর আলোকে তৈরি।
Q1. The teacher suggested that every student __ the assignment on time.
(a) submits
(b) submitted
(c) submit
(d) will submit
Answer: (c) submit
Explanation: "suggest" এর পরে that-clause-এ Present Subjunctive — base form "submit" সঠিক, "submits" নয়।
Q2. I wish I __ taller so that I could play basketball professionally.
(a) am
(b) was
(c) were
(d) would be
Answer: (c) were
Explanation: "wish" এর পরে বর্তমান অবাস্তব পরিস্থিতিতে Subjunctive "were" — সব subject-এর জন্য।
Q3. It is essential that the report __ before the meeting begins.
(a) is ready
(b) are ready
(c) be ready
(d) will be ready
Answer: (c) be ready
Explanation: Present Subjunctive-এ Passive: "be + V3" → "be ready" সঠিক।
Q4. He ran quickly lest he __ the bus.
(a) missed
(b) should miss
(c) would miss
(d) misses
Answer: (b) should miss
Explanation: "lest" এর পরে "should + V1" → "should miss" সঠিক।
Q5. It is high time the authorities __ serious action against corruption.
(a) take
(b) takes
(c) took
(d) have taken
Answer: (c) took
Explanation: "It is high time" এর পরে Past Subjunctive (V2) → "took" সঠিক।
Q6. She behaves as if she __ the queen of the world.
(a) is
(b) was
(c) were
(d) has been
Answer: (c) were
Explanation: "as if" + present unreal → Past Subjunctive "were" সঠিক।
Q7. If I __ in your position, I would decline the offer.
(a) am
(b) was
(c) were
(d) be
Answer: (c) were
Explanation: Type 2 Conditional: "If + were" — সব subject-এর ক্ষেত্রে।
Q8. __ he known the result, he would have acted differently.
(a) If
(b) Were
(c) Had
(d) Should
Answer: (c) Had
Explanation: Inverted conditional: "If he had known" = "Had he known"।
Q9. I would rather you __ the truth from the very beginning.
(a) tell
(b) told
(c) had told
(d) have told
Answer: (b) told
Explanation: "would rather" + different subject → Past Subjunctive (V2) "told" সঠিক।
Q10. The judge ordered that the accused __ from the courtroom.
(a) removed
(b) removes
(c) be removed
(d) is removed
Answer: (c) be removed
Explanation: Passive Present Subjunctive: "be + V3" → "be removed" সঠিক।
Q11. I wish I __ that terrible mistake last year.
(a) did not make
(b) had not made
(c) would not make
(d) was not making
Answer: (b) had not made
Explanation: Past অনুশোচনা: "wish + had + V3" → "had not made" সঠিক।
Q12. God __ the nation and keep its people safe!
(a) saves
(b) saved
(c) save
(d) will save
Answer: (c) save
Explanation: Formulaic/Optative Subjunctive: "God + base verb" → "God save" সঠিক।
Q13. It is vital that every passenger __ a seatbelt at all times.
(a) wears
(b) wore
(c) wear
(d) is wearing
Answer: (c) wear
Explanation: "it is vital that" → Present Subjunctive → base form "wear" সঠিক।
Q14. __ you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
(a) If
(b) Were
(c) Had
(d) Should
Answer: (d) Should
Explanation: Inverted conditional with "should": "Should you need" = "If you should need" — formal style।
Q15. The doctor recommended that the patient __ smoking immediately.
(a) quit
(b) quits
(c) quitted
(d) should quit
Answer: (a) quit
Explanation: "recommend that" → Present Subjunctive → base form "quit" সঠিক।
Q16. __ I were in your shoes, I would think twice before deciding.
(a) If
(b) Were
(c) Had
(d) Should
Answer: (b) Were
Explanation: Inverted subjunctive: "Were I" = "If I were" — formal style।
Q17. If only I __ harder when I was young!
(a) studied
(b) had studied
(c) would study
(d) study
Answer: (b) had studied
Explanation: "If only" + past অনুশোচনা → "had + V3" → "had studied" সঠিক।
Q18. He talks as if he __ everything about medicine.
(a) knows
(b) knew
(c) had known
(d) know
Answer: (b) knew
Explanation: "as if" + present unreal → Past Subjunctive (V2) "knew" সঠিক।
Q19. It is necessary that the experiment __ under controlled conditions.
(a) conducts
(b) conduct
(c) be conducted
(d) is conducted
Answer: (c) be conducted
Explanation: Passive Present Subjunctive: "be conducted" সঠিক।
Q20. Come what __, the nation will defend its sovereignty.
(a) may
(b) might
(c) can
(d) will
Answer: (a) may
Explanation: "Come what may" একটি formulaic subjunctive expression — "may" সঠিক।
Q21. She moved that the resolution __ with immediate effect.
(a) implement
(b) be implemented
(c) implemented
(d) is implemented
Answer: (b) be implemented
Explanation: "move that" → Passive Subjunctive → "be implemented" সঠিক।
Q22. I wish you __ making so much noise! It is very distracting.
(a) stop
(b) stopped
(c) would stop
(d) had stopped
Answer: (c) would stop
Explanation: "wish" + বিরক্তি/ভবিষ্যৎ পরিবর্তনের ইচ্ছা → "would stop" সঠিক (different subjects)।
Q23. The company requires that each employee __ a uniform every day.
(a) wears
(b) wear
(c) wore
(d) is wearing
Answer: (b) wear
Explanation: "require that" → Present Subjunctive → "wear" (no -s) সিক।
Q24. It's about time you __ a decision about your future career.
(a) make
(b) made
(c) had made
(d) are making
Answer: (b) made
Explanation: "It's about time" → Past Subjunctive (V2) → "made" সঠিক।
Q25. I would rather she __ me the truth yesterday.
(a) tells
(b) told
(c) had told
(d) would tell
Answer: (c) had told
Explanation: "would rather" + past reference → Past Perfect Subjunctive "had told" সঠিক।
Q26. He demanded that she __ the meeting immediately without any delay.
(a) leaves
(b) leave
(c) left
(d) had left
Answer: (b) leave
Explanation: "demand that" → Present Subjunctive → base form "leave" সঠিক।
Q27. It is important that he __ notified before the press conference starts.
(a) is
(b) be
(c) was
(d) were
Answer: (b) be
Explanation: Passive subjunctive: "be notified" সঠিক — "is notified" নয়।
Q28. She walked quietly lest the sleeping baby __ up.
(a) wakes
(b) wake
(c) should wake
(d) woken
Answer: (c) should wake
Explanation: "lest" + "should + V1" → "should wake" সঠিক।
Q29. The law stipulates that every business __ annual financial records.
(a) maintains
(b) maintain
(c) maintained
(d) is maintaining
Answer: (b) maintain
Explanation: "stipulate that" → Present Subjunctive → "maintain" সঠিক।
Q30. __ she not been so arrogant, she would have many friends today.
(a) If
(b) Had
(c) Were
(d) Should
Answer: (b) Had
Explanation: Inverted Type 3 Conditional: "Had she not been" = "If she had not been"।
11. Fill in the Blanks — শূন্যস্থান পূরণ
নিচের বাক্যগুলোর শূন্যস্থানে সঠিক verb form বসাও।
1. The principal insisted that the student ___ (apologize) for his behavior.
Answer: apologize
2. I wish my brother ___ (be) here with us at this difficult moment.
Answer: were
3. It is vital that all passengers ___ (fasten) their seatbelts before takeoff.
Answer: fasten
4. She looked as if she ___ (see) a ghost in the corridor.
Answer: had seen
5. If only he ___ (take) my advice earlier, things would be different!
Answer: had taken
6. He ran fast lest he ___ (miss) the last ferry home.
Answer: should miss
7. It is high time the politicians ___ (stop) blaming each other.
Answer: stopped
8. ___ he arrive before noon, please call me immediately. (formal inversion)
Answer: Should
9. The court ordered that all evidence ___ (preserve) carefully.
Answer: be preserved
10. I would rather you ___ (not tell) anyone about this sensitive matter.
Answer: did not tell
11. God ___ (bless) our country and its hardworking people.
Answer: bless
12. She speaks as if she ___ (know) everything about the entire incident.
Answer: knew
13. It is essential that no student ___ (enter) the hall without a valid ID.
Answer: enter
14. ___ I the chairman, I would reform the entire education system.
Answer: Were
15. I wish the government ___ (pay) more attention to rural education.
Answer: would pay
12. Error Detection — ভুল শনাক্তকরণ
নিচের প্রতিটি বাক্যে একটি করে ভুল আছে। ভুলটি খুঁজে বের করো এবং সংশোধন করো।
1. The doctor insisted that the patient takes complete bed rest for two weeks.
Error: takes → Correction: take
"insist that" → Present Subjunctive → base form "take" — "takes" ভুল।
2. I wish I was ten years younger so that I could start my career over again.
Error: was → Correction: were
"wish" + present unreal → Subjunctive "were" — সব subject-এর ক্ষেত্রে "was" নয়।
3. It is high time he stops wasting his time on social media every day.
Error: stops → Correction: stopped
"It is high time" → Past Subjunctive (V2) → "stopped" সঠিক।
4. She demanded that the contract is reviewed by independent lawyers.
Error: is reviewed → Correction: be reviewed
Passive Subjunctive: "be + V3" → "be reviewed" সঠিক।
5. He ran lest he should not miss the last bus home.
Error: should not miss → Correction: should miss
"lest" নিজেই negative, "not" যোগ করা যাবে না → "should miss" সঠিক।
6. If I would be you, I would not accept such public humiliation.
Error: would be → Correction: were
Type 2 Conditional: "If I were you" → "were" সঠিক, "would be" নয়।
7. I would rather you will leave the room immediately after the meeting.
Error: will leave → Correction: left
"would rather" + different subject → Past Subjunctive (V2) → "left" সঠিক।
8. The teacher recommended that every student submits their project on time.
Error: submits → Correction: submit
"recommend that" → Present Subjunctive → base form "submit" সঠিক।
9. If only she told me the truth three years ago before everything went wrong!
Error: told → Correction: had told
Past অনুশোচনা প্রকাশে "If only + had + V3" → "had told" সঠিক।
10. He behaved at the party as if he was the host and owner of the house.
Error: was → Correction: were
"as if" + present unreal → Past Subjunctive "were" সঠিক।
11. God saves the King and protects the nation from all enemies!
Error: saves → Correction: save
Formulaic/Optative Subjunctive: "God + base verb" → "God save the King"।
12. It is essential that the medicine is kept in a cool and dry place.
Error: is kept → Correction: be kept
Passive Present Subjunctive: "be + V3" → "be kept" সঠিক।
13. Had she not been so arrogant, she will have many friends in her life.
Error: will have → Correction: would have had
Type 3 Conditional: "Had she not been…, she would have had" — "will have" ভুল।
14. The company requires that each employee wears formal attire on weekdays.
Error: wears → Correction: wear
"require that" → Present Subjunctive → "wear" (no -s) সঠিক।
15. She was careful lest the children should not wake up from their sleep.
Error: should not wake up → Correction: should wake up
"lest" নিজেই নেতিবাচক → "should wake up" সঠিক।
16. The court ruled that all important documents were destroyed immediately.
Error: were destroyed → Correction: be destroyed
Subjunctive Passive: "be destroyed" সঠিক — "were destroyed" নয়।
17. Were the manager here, he will solve this problem very easily for us.
Error: will solve → Correction: would solve
Inverted Type 2 Conditional: "Were… + would" → "would solve" সঠিক।
18. It is important that no exceptions is made in this particular case.
Error: is made → Correction: be made
Passive Subjunctive: "be made" সঠিক।
19. She insisted that he does not speak to her ever again after the incident.
Error: does not speak → Correction: not speak
Negative Subjunctive: "not + V1" (no "does") → "not speak" সঠিক।
20. I wish I am able to travel the world and explore different cultures.
Error: am → Correction: were
"wish" + present unreal → Past Subjunctive "were" সঠিক।
13. Exam Tips & Traps — পরীক্ষার জন্য গুরুত্বপূর্ণ টিপস
✔ EXAM TIP |
TIP 1: "suggest, demand, insist, recommend, require, propose, order, urge, request, move" — এই verbs-এর পরে that-clause-এ সবসময় base form (V1) ব্যবহার হয়। TIP 2: "I/He/She/It wish(es)" এর পরে বর্তমান অবাস্তব ইচ্ছায় "were" — অতীত অনুশোচনায় "had + V3"। TIP 3: "It is time / It is high time / It is about time" এর পরে সবসময় Past tense (V2) — Present নয়। TIP 4: "lest" এর পরে "should + V1" এবং কখনো "not" যোগ করবে না। TIP 5: Inverted Conditional: "If I were" = "Were I"; "If she had" = "Had she"; "If you should" = "Should you" TIP 6: Passive Subjunctive-এ "be + V3" — কখনো "is/are/was/were + V3" নয়। TIP 7: Negative Subjunctive: "not + V1" — "do not / does not" ব্যবহার করবে না। TIP 8: "as if / as though" — present unreal: V2/were; past unreal: had + V3 TIP 9: "would rather" + same subject → bare infinitive; + different subject → V2 (past) TIP 10: Formulaic expressions: "God save", "Long live", "Come what may", "So be it" — সব Subjunctive। |
✘ TRAP / WARNING |
TRAP 1: "I wish I was rich" — "was" ভুল, সঠিক হলো "were"। TRAP 2: "He suggested that she should go" — formal/exam English-এ "should" বাদ দিয়ে base form ব্যবহার হয়। TRAP 3: "lest he should not fail" — "not" ভুল। "lest" নিজেই negative। TRAP 4: "It is time he goes" — "goes" ভুল। "went" সঠিক। TRAP 5: "If I were you, I will" — "will" ভুল। "would" সঠিক। TRAP 6: "I wish I would be taller" — same subject-এ "would" ভুল। "I wish I were taller" সঠিক। TRAP 7: "It is important that the form is signed" — "is signed" ভুল। "be signed" সঠিক। |
14. Quick Reference
Trigger Words | Verb Form Used | Example |
suggest/demand/require/insist/recommend + that | Base V1 | He insisted she leave. |
wish / if only + present unreal | were / V2 | I wish I were a pilot. |
wish / if only + past regret | had + V3 | I wish I had tried harder. |
as if / as though + present unreal | were / V2 | Acts as if he were a king. |
as if / as though + past unreal | had + V3 | Talked as if he had known. |
it's time / high time / about time | V2 (past) | It's time he apologized. |
would rather + different subject | V2 (past) | I'd rather you stayed. |
lest | should + V1 | Run lest you should fall. |
Inverted (no if) | Were/Had/Should first | Were I rich, I would… |
Passive Subjunctive | be + V3 | He asked it be removed. |
Negative Subjunctive | not + V1 | She asked he not come. |
Formulaic (God/Long live…) | Base V1 | God save the nation. |
wish + would (future change) | would + V1 | I wish it would stop. |