Subjunctive Mood Flashcard

Front

What is the subjunctive mood?

Back

A grammatical mood indicating a hypothetical state such as a wish, desire, or an imaginary situation.

Front

When do we use the subjunctive mood?

Back

To express hypothetical or unreal situations, wishes, recommendations, doubts, and emotions.

Front

Identify the sentence using the subjunctive mood: 'If I were the teacher, I would let the class out early.' or 'If I was the teacher, I would let the class out early.'

Back

If I were the teacher, I would let the class out early.

Front

In which type of sentences do we use the subjunctive mood?

Back

Hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition, wish, recommendation, demand, or suggestion.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using the subjunctive mood in a hypothetical situation: 'If I was rich, I would travel the world.' or 'If I were rich, I would travel the world.'

Back

If I were rich, I would travel the world.

Front

What is a key characteristic of the subjunctive mood?

Back

It often uses 'were' instead of 'was' in hypothetical statements.

Front

What is an example of a wish expressed in the subjunctive mood?

Back

I wish that he were here.

Front

How does the subjunctive mood differ from the indicative mood?

Back

The subjunctive mood expresses uncertainty or hypothetical situations, while the indicative mood states facts.

Front

What is a common phrase that triggers the use of the subjunctive mood?

Back

'If only' is often used to express wishes or hypothetical situations.

Front

What is the subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' for all subjects?

Back

The subjunctive form is 'be' for all subjects.