Subjunctive Errors in English

If only I ______ then what I know now!

• had known
• knew
• could know
• was known

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

“It’s time you ______ in bed. It’s almost midnight, isn’t it?” - “You’re right.”

• are
• have been
• had been
• were

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

“That trip was a nightmare.” - “Yes, I wish we ______ “

• went
• have gone
• hadn’t gone
• go

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

“I overslept and was late for work again!” - “You’d ______ that clock fixed; it hasn’t worked for over a week now.”

• rather have
• better to have
• better have
• rather had

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

“You missed an exciting start to the football match.” - “Yes, it’s a pity I ______ on time.”

• am not
• haven’t been
• wasn’t
• hadn’t been

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1B

If only I ______ the bill; we wouldn’t have been cut off.

• paid
• have paid
• had been paid
• had paid

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

“I shouldn’t have missed Mary’s party.” - “It’s a pity you ______; we had a lovely time.”

• haven’t come
• didn’t come
• weren’t coming
• hadn’t come

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1B

He regrets ______ enough time to finish the exercises.

• not to have
• not have had
• not having
• to not have

“Do you mind if I tell Mary about your trip?” - “Well, I’d rather you ______ anyone else about it.”

• wouldn’t tell
• didn’t tell
• not to tell
• haven’t told

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

“You’re looking tired.” - “I’m exhausted. I wish my neighbours ______ loud music when I’m trying to sleep.”

• haven’t played
• wouldn’t play
• won’t play
• hadn’t played

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A