Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer les emplois avancés du subjonctif en anglais vus dans le cours, notamment le subjonctif présent, passé et les expressions figées. Entraînez-vous à les utiliser dans des contextes formels et complexes.
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Exercice 1 — Complétez avec la forme correcte du subjonctif
Conjuguez le verbe entre parenthèses au subjonctif présent ou passé selon le contexte.
- The committee recommends that every delegate ___ (submit) their report before the deadline.
- It is essential that the new policy ___ (be) reviewed by the board immediately.
- The professor insisted that the student ___ (rewrite) the entire introduction of her thesis.
- It is imperative that all participants ___ (arrive) on time for the opening ceremony.
Correction
- The committee recommends that every delegate submit their report before the deadline.
- It is essential that the new policy be reviewed by the board immediately.
- The professor insisted that the student rewrite the entire introduction of her thesis.
- It is imperative that all participants arrive on time for the opening ceremony.
Exercice 2 — Reformulez en utilisant le subjonctif
Transformez chaque phrase en utilisant la structure imposée entre crochets, qui requiert le subjonctif anglais.
- They want the manager to approve the budget. [The board demands that…]
- The doctor said the patient should rest for two weeks. [The doctor recommended that…]
- We think the results should be published without delay. [It is vital that…]
- She asked him to leave the room during the discussion. [She requested that…]
Correction
- The board demands that the manager approve the budget.
- The doctor recommended that the patient rest for two weeks.
- It is vital that the results be published without delay.
- She requested that he leave the room during the discussion.
Exercice 3 — Corrigez les erreurs de subjonctif
Chaque phrase contient une erreur liée à l'emploi du subjonctif en anglais. Réécrivez la phrase entière en la corrigeant.
- The judge ordered that the witness tells the truth under oath.
- It is crucial that she is informed of the decision before the meeting starts.
- The regulations require that each applicant submits a certified copy of their diploma.
- We propose that the conference is postponed until further notice.
Correction
- The judge ordered that the witness tell the truth under oath.
- It is crucial that she be informed of the decision before the meeting starts.
- The regulations require that each applicant submit a certified copy of their diploma.
- We propose that the conference be postponed until further notice.
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