Use Subjunctive Grammar for Band 8+ IELTS Scores - IELTS Energy Podcast 1153

The video tutorial discusses the subjunctive mood in English grammar, emphasizing its importance in improving IELTS scores. The instructors explain the subjunctive mood's role in expressing hypothetical or unreal situations and provide practical examples to illustrate its use. They address common student concerns about grammar and clarify misconceptions about verb tenses. The tutorial encourages students to focus on specific grammar points that can boost their scores and offers strategies for effectively using the subjunctive mood in speaking and writing.

What is the main topic discussed in the introduction section?

• The importance of weekends

• The challenges of recording on a holiday

• The excitement about discussing grammar

• The benefits of recording in advance

Why is grammar often considered a hindrance in IELTS preparation?

• It is not relevant to speaking

• It is not part of the scoring system

• It distracts from fluency

• It is too easy to master

What is the subjunctive mood primarily used to express?

• Past events

• Current facts

• Imaginary situations

• Future predictions

How does the subjunctive mood affect IELTS scores?

• It lowers the score

• It has no effect

• It is not recognized

• It can boost the score

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood?

• If I will be rich, I would travel the world.

• If I was rich, I would travel the world.

• If I were rich, I would travel the world.

• If I am rich, I would travel the world.

What is the significance of using 'It's high time' in a sentence?

• It implies a current fact

• It describes a past event

• It suggests an action is overdue

• It indicates a future event

Which of the following is an example of the subjunctive mood?

• I wish I was taller.

• I wish I were taller.

• I wish I am taller.

• I wish I will be taller.

Why might native speakers not always use the subjunctive mood correctly?

• It is not important in daily conversation

• It is not taught in schools

• It is too complex to understand

• It is often overlooked in casual speech

What is a key benefit of using the subjunctive mood in IELTS speaking?

• It reduces speaking time

• It avoids grammatical errors

• It impresses the examiner

• It simplifies sentence structure

What should students focus on to effectively use the subjunctive mood in IELTS?

• Practicing specific sentence structures

• Memorizing all grammar rules

• Using only simple tenses

• Avoiding complex sentences