Step 2

Ask the students how many kinds of structures the Subjunctive Mood has, and lead the students to observe the sentences and conclude its structure.

1.与现在事实相反的虚拟条件从句

(1) Let's observe the following sentences.

① If I became a superman, I could make the world more peaceful.

② If I were a bird, I would fly in the sky.

从句谓语形式 主句谓语形式 would/could /should/ might+__________

(2) Let's practise.

①If I am President Obama, I would say Diaoyu Island belongs to China.(改错)

②If God _____(give) me a second chance, I_____________ (say) I love you to that girl.

2. 与过去事实相反的虚拟条件从句

(1) Let's observe the following sentences.

①If Jack hadn't got on the Titanic, he wouldn't have met Rose.

②If he hadn't met Rose, there might not have been such a great love story.

从句谓语形式 主句谓语形式

(2) Let's practise.

　　　　①If we had enough rain last year, we would have gained a good harvest.(改错)

②If the cat ____________________（not drink）too much,

he ________________ (not fall asleep).

3. 与未来事实相反的虚拟条件从句

(1) Let's observe the sentence.

If you came /were to come /should come tomorrow, you might give me a call first. (改错)

从句谓语形式 主句谓语形式 1.

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(2) Let's practise.

① If we_________(eat) up the ice in the pole one day, penguins _________(be) homeless.

② If we_________(catch) the last fish one day, we ____________ ( hear ) it crying.