Exercices C1 : les emplois avancés du subjonctif en anglais

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.

1. The committee recommends that every delegate ___ (submit) their report before the deadline.
2. It is essential that the new policy ___ (be) reviewed by the board immediately.
3. The professor insisted that the student ___ (rewrite) the entire introduction of her thesis.
4. It is imperative that all participants ___ (arrive) on time for the opening ceremony.

Correction

1. The committee recommends that every delegate submit their report before the deadline.
2. It is essential that the new policy be reviewed by the board immediately.
3. The professor insisted that the student rewrite the entire introduction of her thesis.
4. 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.

1. They want the manager to approve the budget. [The board demands that…]
2. The doctor said the patient should rest for two weeks. [The doctor recommended that…]
3. We think the results should be published without delay. [It is vital that…]
4. She asked him to leave the room during the discussion. [She requested that…]

Correction

1. The board demands that the manager approve the budget.
2. The doctor recommended that the patient rest for two weeks.
3. It is vital that the results be published without delay.
4. 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.

1. The judge ordered that the witness tells the truth under oath.
2. It is crucial that she is informed of the decision before the meeting starts.
3. The regulations require that each applicant submits a certified copy of their diploma.
4. We propose that the conference is postponed until further notice.

Correction

1. The judge ordered that the witness tell the truth under oath.
2. It is crucial that she be informed of the decision before the meeting starts.
3. The regulations require that each applicant submit a certified copy of their diploma.
4. We propose that the conference be postponed until further notice.