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.
- The committee insists that every candidate ___ (submit) their application before Friday.
- It is essential that the new policy ___ (be) reviewed by all department heads.
- If I ___ (be) in your position, I would reconsider that decision immediately.
- The judge recommended that the defendant ___ (remain) in custody until the verdict.
Correction
- The committee insists that every candidate submit their application before Friday.
- It is essential that the new policy be reviewed by all department heads.
- If I were in your position, I would reconsider that decision immediately.
- 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.
- She doesn't have more time to study. [I wish …]
- He didn't call me before making that decision. [I wish …]
- The director said: 'All staff members must attend the meeting.' [The director demanded that …]
- You are not a native speaker, but you speak English fluently. [If you …]
Correction
- I wish she had more time to study.
- I wish he had called me before making that decision.
- The director demanded that all staff members attend the meeting.
- 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.
- The doctor suggested that he stops smoking immediately.
- Long lives the king! May his reign be just and prosperous.
- I wish I was able to travel more often, but work keeps me busy.
- It is vital that she attends the briefing before the project launches.
Correction
- The doctor suggested that he stop smoking immediately.
- Long live the king! May his reign be just and prosperous.
- I wish I were able to travel more often, but work keeps me busy.
- It is vital that she attend the briefing before the project launches.
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