Exercices B2 : les emplois du subjonctif en anglais

Ces exercices vous permettent de mettre en pratique les emplois du subjonctif en anglais vus dans le cours : subjonctif présent, passé et expressions figées. Complétez, transformez et corrigez pour ancrer durablement ces structures.

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Exercice 1 — Le subjonctif en contexte

Complétez chaque phrase en conjuguant correctement le verbe entre parenthèses au subjonctif.

1. The committee insists that every candidate ___ (submit) their application before Friday.
2. It is essential that the new policy ___ (be) reviewed by all department heads.
3. If I ___ (be) in your position, I would reconsider that decision immediately.
4. The judge recommended that the defendant ___ (remain) in custody until the verdict.

Correction

1. The committee insists that every candidate submit their application before Friday.
2. It is essential that the new policy be reviewed by all department heads.
3. If I were in your position, I would reconsider that decision immediately.
4. The judge recommended that the defendant remain in custody until the verdict.

Exercice 2 — Du mode indicatif au subjonctif

Récrivez chaque phrase en utilisant la structure imposée entre crochets, en employant le subjonctif approprié.

1. She doesn't have more time to study. [I wish …]
2. He didn't call me before making that decision. [I wish …]
3. The director said: 'All staff members must attend the meeting.' [The director demanded that …]
4. You are not a native speaker, but you speak English fluently. [If you …]

Correction

1. I wish she had more time to study.
2. I wish he had called me before making that decision.
3. The director demanded that all staff members attend the meeting.
4. If you were a native speaker, you would not speak English any more fluently than you already do.

Exercice 3 — Repérez et corrigez les erreurs au subjonctif

Chaque phrase contient une erreur liée à l'emploi du subjonctif en anglais. Identifiez l'erreur et récrivez la phrase correctement.

1. The doctor suggested that he stops smoking immediately.
2. Long lives the king! May his reign be just and prosperous.
3. I wish I was able to travel more often, but work keeps me busy.
4. It is vital that she attends the briefing before the project launches.

Correction

1. The doctor suggested that he stop smoking immediately.
2. Long live the king! May his reign be just and prosperous.
3. I wish I were able to travel more often, but work keeps me busy.
4. It is vital that she attend the briefing before the project launches.