3 Phrases to Start Using the Imperfect Subjunctive

What is the primary use of the expression 'I wish' when combined with the imperfect subjunctive?

• To express real situations

• To express desires and hypothetical situations

• To give commands

• To describe past events

Which phrase is commonly used to give advice using the imperfect subjunctive?

• I expect that

• I wish I could

• If I were you

• I hope to

In the context of giving advice, what would you say if you wanted to suggest someone plant more flowers?

• I expect you to plant more flowers.

• I wish you could plant more flowers.

• If I were you, I would plant more flowers.

• I hope you plant more flowers.

When the verb 'wait' is in the present tense, which subjunctive form is used for the second verb?

• Past subjunctive

• Present subjunctive

• Future subjunctive

• Conditional subjunctive

What happens to the second verb when both subjects are the same in a sentence using 'wait'?

• It becomes a gerund

• It is omitted

• It changes to the past tense

• It remains in the infinitive