영어 문법에서 가정법은 매우 중요한 부분을 차지합니다. 가정법은 비현실적인 가정, 바람, 소망, 제안, 권고 등을 나타낼 때 주로 사용되는데, 각각의 상황에 따른 적절한 형태를 사용해야만 정확한 의미 전달이 가능하게 됩니다. 이번 운동에서는 영어의 다양한 가정법 구문을 연습함으로써, 여러분이 이 중요한 문법 포인트를 마스터할 수 있도록 돕고자 합니다.
가정법 연습은 특히 조건문에서 그 유용함을 발휘합니다. ‘If’로 시작하는 문장이나 ‘wish’, ‘suggest’ 같은 동사가 들어간 문장을 만들 때 가정법이 적용되며, 시제의 일관성을 지키면서도 가상의 상황을 표현해야 합니다. 이 연습을 통해 여러분은 실제 적용 상황에서 자연스럽고 정확하게 가정법을 사용할 수 있게 될 것입니다.
Exercise 1: Subjunctive Mood Use with “Wish” and “If”
I wish I *were* (be) a bird so that I could fly freely.
She acts as if she *were* (be) the CEO of the company.
If I *were* (be) you, I would take this opportunity.
We wish you *were* (be) here with us.
He talks as though he *knew* (know) everything about the subject.
If she *had* (have) more time, she would travel around the world.
I wish my friend *would come* (come) to visit me soon.
They would be happier if they *lived* (live) closer to their families.
If I *won* (win) the lottery, I would donate a large part to charity.
She wishes she *could see* (see) her favorite band in concert.
If he *studied* (study) harder, he could pass the exam with ease.
We wish the weather *were* (be) better for our picnic tomorrow.
If you *practiced* (practice) every day, you would become a great musician.
They wish they *had* (have) a bigger house.
He would travel the world if he *didn’t have* (not have) so much work.
Exercise 2: Subjunctive Mood with Verbs like “Advise”, “Suggest”, and “Recommend”
I suggest that she *study* (study) more if she wants to improve her grades.
He recommended that I *see* (see) a doctor immediately.
The teacher insists that we *be* (be) on time for class.
My parents advised that I *save* (save) money for the future.
It is imperative that the team *win* (win) the next game to qualify.
The company demands that all employees *be* (be) respectful at work.
I proposed that he *join* (join) us for the project.
The doctor urged that she *take* (take) her medication regularly.
It is essential that you *turn* (turn) in your assignment on time.
I insisted that they *come* (come) to the meeting well-prepared.
Her coach recommended that she *attend* (attend) the training camp.
She asked that her office *be* (be) cleaned before arrival.
The rules require that visitors *not take* (not take) photos inside the museum.
It is necessary that everyone *stay* (stay) calm during the emergency.
The contract stipulates that payments *be made* (be made) quarterly.
