Mastering the Subjunctive Mood

Identify the subjunctive verb in the sentence: 'If I were a bird, I would fly high.'

• were

• would

• fly

• was

Choose the correct subjunctive form: 'I wish he (be, was) here.'

• is

• wasn't

• were

• be

Which of the following sentences contains a subjunctive verb? A) She runs every day. B) If he were taller, he could reach the shelf. C) They are happy.

• C) They were happy yesterday.

• B) If he were taller, he could reach the shelf.

• A) If he was taller, he could reach the shelf.

• A) She is running every day.

Fill in the blank with the correct subjunctive verb: 'It is essential that she (study, studies) for the exam.'

• study

• studyed

• studies

• studying

Identify the mood of the verb in this sentence: 'I suggest that he go to the doctor.'

• conditional

• subjunctive

• imperative

• indicative

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood? A) I hope she comes. B) If I were you, I would apologize. C) He is happy that he won.

• B) If I were you, I would apologize.

• If I was you, I would apologize.

• He hopes that he wins.

• I wish she comes to the party.

In the sentence 'I would prefer that you not speak during the movie,' what is the mood of the verb 'speak'?

• subjunctive

• conditional

• imperative

• indicative

Differentiate the moods: 'I wish it were summer' vs. 'It is summer.' What is the difference in mood?

• Both express certainty about the seasons.

• Both are indicative moods.

• The first is indicative, the second is subjunctive.

• The first is subjunctive (wishful thinking), the second is indicative (stating a fact).