The Subjunctive Mood in English Quiz

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: I wish I ___ taller.

• am

• was

• were

• be

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

• If she is happy, she sings.

• He suggests that she stay home.

• They were hoping to go to the movie.

• I think he will come tomorrow.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1D

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish.

• I wish I was in Paris.

• I wish I were in Paris.

• I wish I am in Paris.

• I wish I will be in Paris.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1D

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: It is essential that he ___ the instructions carefully.

• follows

• followed

• follow

• will follow

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1D

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood to give advice?

• I suggest you are going to the doctor.

• I suggest you went to the doctor.

• I suggest you go to the doctor.

• I suggest you will go to the doctor.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1D

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood to express a demand.

• The teacher demands that the homework was done on time.

• The teacher demands that the homework is done on time.

• The teacher demands that the homework be done on time.

• The teacher demands that the homework will be done on time.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1D

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: If I ___ king, I would change the law.

• am

• was

• were

• will be

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.2.1F

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood to express an unreal situation in the past?

• If he had known, he would have helped.

• If he knew, he would help.

• If he knows, he will help.

• If he would know, he would help.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1D

Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood to express a condition that is contrary to fact.

• If she is taller, she could reach the shelf.

• If she was taller, she could reach the shelf.

• If she were taller, she could reach the shelf.

• If she will be taller, she could reach the shelf.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1D

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: I recommend that he ___ early to avoid traffic.

• leaves

• left

• leave

• will leave

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D