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sujunctives

Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Writers use the subjunctive mood to express ___________ or ____________ conditions.
a)
imaginary or hoped-for
b)
crazy or dreamed
c)
factual or logical
d)
cause or effect
2.

It is important that he _________ to reply to the letter at once.

a)

will remember

b)

remembers

c)

remember

d)

remembered

3.

I suggest that Peter ________ to the customer complaints himself.

a)

listen

b)

can listen

c)

listens

d)

will listen

4.

He demanded that the problem _______ addressed immediately.

a)

to be

b)

be

c)

is

d)

will be

5.

It is recommended that you _________ at the courts for the ruling.

a)

will wait

b)

be waiting

c)

are waiting

d)

will be waiting

6.

The professor insisted that we _____ our research within a month.

a)

submitted

b)

will submit

c)

would submit

d)

submit

7.

It is important to remember that he _____ things very differently to you.

a)

think

b)

is thought

c)

thinks

d)

will think

8.

It is an interesting fact that the director ______ from France.

a)

come

b)

comes

c)

came

d)

will come

9.

The receptionist at the resort suggested that we _______ sunscreen before we went out in the sun.

a)

must use

b)

used

c)

use

d)

have used

10.

I requested that first-year students ____ to change their courses in the first two weeks.

a)

would be permitted

b)

be permitted

c)

were permitted

d)

are permitted

11.

My neighbour prefers that we _______ her grass.

a)

not cross

b)

not be crossing

c)

are not crossing

d)

eat

12.

They requested that we ______ late

a)

do not be

b)

are not being

c)

not be

13.

My mother ________ me to wait.

a)

asked

b)

ask

14.

The subjunctive is a verb form in english which is pretty common.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

He eats fast food as though it _____ good for him.

a)

were

b)

was

16.

It is recommended the candidate ______ as many IELTS mock tests as possible before going for the real exam, which cost nearly $250

a)

takes

b)

should take

c)

must take

d)

will take

17.

Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax _________.

a)

abolish

b)

be abolished

c)

abolished

d)

been abolished

18.

The doctor recommended that she _________ a specialist about the problem.

a)

sees

b)

seeing

c)

should be seen

d)

should see

19.

It is essential that she ___________ the truth to any one.

a)

shouldn't be told

b)

should be told

c)

not be told

d)

not tell

20.

It has been proposed that we _________ the topic.

a)

not change

b)

not to change

c)

to be changed

d)

do not change

21.

It is impolite that you ________ there when he gets off the plane.

a)

be not standing

b)

been not standing

c)

not be standing

d)

not been standing

22.

It is recommended that the vehicle owner ________ present at the count.

a)

not to be

b)

be not

c)

be

d)

not being

23.

The Judge orders that the case ____________immediately

a)

halts

b)

to be halted

c)

halt

d)

should been halted

24.

It's crucial that safety _____________a top priority

a)

be remaining

b)

remain

c)

not be remained

d)

to remain

25.

One esential quality for a holiday novel is that it _____________too light.

a)

not to be

b)

be not

c)

not be

d)

to not be

26.

I hope I can visit Ocean Park this weekend. I _____ a chance since it opened.

a)

haven’t had

b)

hadn’t

c)

haven’t

d)

didn’t have

27.

What a magnificent view! It is the first time I _____ such a fine beach.

a)

see

b)

saw

c)

had seen

d)

have seen

28.

By next month I …………. on this planet for thirty years.

a)

am

b)

shall be

c)

have been

d)

shall have been

29.

Before the dam _____, the river overflowed its bank every spring.

a)

builds

b)

built

c)

was building

d)

was built

30.

It is time you _____ your handwriting.

a)

improve

b)

improved

c)

improving

d)

were improved

31.

It is hoped that very soon a peaceful solution _____.

a)

will make

b)

will be found

c)

is going to discover

d)

is agreed

32.

I can’t stand that woman. She _____ about something or the other.

a)

had always complained

b)

always complaining

c)

always complain

d)

is always complaining

33.

Father: Paul is a brilliant boy. I don’t think he will fail the test.

Mother: But supposing he _____, _____ angry?

a)

do / are you

b)

did / would you be

c)

does / will you be

d)

not / did you

34.

By the time you reach the railway station, I _____ already.

a)

have left

b)

would have left

c)

shall have left

d)

would leave

35.

I'd rather see the government _____ more flyovers to solve the traffic problem.

a)

had built

b)

built

c)

would built

d)

builds

36.

She didn’t want to sign till the solicitor ______ the contract in detail.

a)

had been explaining

b)

has explained

c)

had explained

d)

would have explained

37.

She did not know how to handle the situation properly because too many problems ______.

a)

involved

b)

involving

c)

were involved

d)

to be involved

38.

What would happen if the sun ______ tomorrow?

a)

not rise

b)

does not rise

c)

did not rise

d)

gets rise

39.

Mosquitoes ______ in stagnant water. We can stop the breeding by draining stagnant pools of water.

a)

are bred

b)

breed

c)

are breeding

d)

will be bred

40.

The 90-year-old artist ______ in his sleep painlessly.

a)

faded

b)

died away

c)

was dead

d)

passed away

41.

Her parents ______ while she was still a child. She was ______ by her grandmother.

a)

have died / grown up

b)

dead / reared

c)

died / brought up

d)

die / taken up

42.

I am sorry to tell you that all the tickets ______, so you are too late to buy one.

a)

have sold

b)

have been sold

c)

had sold

d)

had been sold

43.

John was very tired when he came home as he ______ all night.

a)

is working

b)

worked

c)

will work

d)

had been working

44.

It ______ for almost two hours. I hope it ______ soon.

a)

has been raining / will stop

b)

was raining / has stopped

c)

is raining / stops

d)

will be raining / will be stopped

45.

The passersby ______ out of the scene before the riot happened.

a)

had been driven

b)

were driven

c)

was being driven

d)

were being driven

46.

Linda insisted that the newly-born baby ____ after her husband's father.

a)

could be named

b)

be named

c)

must be named

d)

ought to be named

47.

It was such a beautiful evening that one of us suggested we ____ the meeting outside.

a)

could have

b)

had

c)

might have

d)

have

48.

His advisor recommended that he ____ at least three courses each semester

a)

takes

b)

can take

c)

should take

d)

would take

49.

It is important that he ____ to the director of the programme.

a)

should speak

b)

spoke

c)

would speak

d)

speaks

50.

It's important that they ____ to take her medicine twice a day.

a)

remember

b)

remembering

c)

to remember

d)

remembers

51.

I suggest that Frank ____ the instructions carefully before playing that game.

a)

reading

b)

to read

c)

read

d)

reads

52.

Mrs. Smith demanded that the heater ____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.

a)

repaired

b)

be repaired

c)

repair

d)

to repair

53.

It's vital that the United States ____ on improving its public education system.

a)

focuses

b)

focus

c)

focusing

d)

focused

54.

The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.

a)

not entering

b)

not to enter

c)

not enter

d)

don't enter

55.

Pat asked that Tom _____ his music so loudly.

a)

not play

b)

not playing

c)

is not playing

56.

It is important that you ______ directions.

a)

do follow

b)

are following

c)

follow

57.

Often used with 1st and 3rd person singular, the past subjunctive form _____ is used instead of the usually past form was.

a)

Where

b)

Were

c)

We are

58.

Identify which phrase is in the past subjunctive...

a)

Alex insisted that I should try his new recipe.

b)

If I were rich, I would buy a Ferrari.

c)

I don't think you know what you're doing.

59.

Imagine that you could ___ a princess.

a)

are

b)

be

60.

It is common that the past subjunctive is used after the words _____ or ______.

a)

If or they

b)

I wish or they wish

c)

If or I wish

d)

Though and although

61.

The IRS requires that each server ______ all tips.

a)

report

b)

reports

62.

Identify which phrase is in the past subjunctive...

a)

Jake likes green apples with cinnamon and sugar.

b)

If I were a boy, I think I would understand.

c)

Yesterday I was reading a book as I realized it was snowing .

63.

For the 3rd person of the present subjunctive, the -s is always put at the end of the verb.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

They requested that we not be late.

a)

Present subjunctive

b)

Past subjunctive

65.

It's important that they ________ to take her medicine twice a day.

a)

remembers

b)

remember

c)

to remember

d)

remembering

66.

Linda insisted that the newly-born baby _________ after her husband's father.

a)

must be named

b)

could be named

c)

be named

67.

What verb would make this subjunctive? It’s important that the roadsides ____ places of beauty.

a)

was

b)

be

c)

is

d)

are not

68.

Subjunctive mood? She suggested that the country _______ famous for its bird life.

a)

was

b)

be

c)

is

d)

are not

69.

Subjunctive mood? It is essential that the stream_____clear and cold out of the hills.

a)

flows

b)

runs

c)

is

d)

flow

70.

Subjunctive mood? If there _____ no pollination, there would be no fruit.

a)

was

b)

is

c)

were

d)

is never

71.

Subjunctive mood? If only there ____ a stillness in the air.

a)

were

b)

was

c)

are

d)

sits

72.

Subjunctive verb? It’s important that all life be lived in harmony with its surroundings.

a)

It's

b)

be

c)

lived

d)

with

73.

Subjunctive verb? I recommend that farmers be able to raise healthy livestock.

a)

recommend

b)

be

c)

able

d)

raise

74.

If everything were peaceful, we would all be content.

a)

If

b)

were

c)

would

d)

be

75.

Subjunctive verb? I wish anglers were fishing in the streams.

a)

wish

b)

were

c)

fishing

d)

in

76.

Q10: Subjunctive verb? If I were not a farmer, I’d have to move to the city.

a)

were

b)

have

c)

move

d)

to

77.

She requested him that he _____ the computer.

a)

fixes

b)

fixed

c)

fix

d)

fixing

78.

The judge insisted the lawyer ______ quiet.

a)

be

b)

is

c)

will be

d)

won't

79.

My supervisor suggested that Kim ______ the new job.

a)

accepts

b)

accept

c)

accepted

d)

accepting

80.

I suggested Marion ______ the president of the class.

a)

will be

b)

could be

c)

is

d)

be

81.

John demanded that the clerk _______ him a refund.

a)

gives

b)

gave

c)

give

d)

giving

82.

You ____ my friend, I said!

a)

are

b)

be

c)

will be

d)

won't be

83.

The boss suggested that Liam ______ security boots in the construction field.

a)

wears

b)

is wearing

c)

wear

d)

wore

84.

Jonas' mother requested that him ______ drinking every weekend.

a)

will stop

b)

stopped

c)

stops

d)

stop

85.

Our manager insisted that we ______ vacations next week.

a)

take

b)

will take

c)

might take

d)

took

86.

We want the windows ______ washed before Sunday. Thanks.

a)

are

b)

be

c)

will be

d)

might be

87.

It is important that Sharon _______ her mother as soon as she arrives to London.

a)

calls

b)

call

c)

be calling

d)

called

88.

If I _______ a millionaire, I would be traveling around the world today.

a)

was

b)

were

c)

would be

d)

might be

89.

The doctor recommends that Lucy ______ an urgent day off of work.

a)

takes

b)

will take

c)

take

d)

took

90.

Linda usually ________ her homework on time.

a)

finish

b)

finishes

c)

finished

d)

will finish

91.

It is mandatory that every student ________ a uniform to come to school.

a)

will wear

b)

wore

c)

wears

d)

wear

92.

I would call him tonight if I ______ you. He's very disappointed.

a)

were

b)

was

c)

am

d)

are

93.

I suggested the boss that Linda _______ Guatemalan coffee for the meeting room.

a)

buys

b)

buy

c)

will buy

d)

could buy

94.

It is essential that you _______ in the meeting. You can't be absent.

a)

are

b)

be

c)

will be

d)

were

95.

I wouldn't smoke that cigarette if I ______ you.

a)

was

b)

will be

c)

were

d)

weren't

96.

I hope that Jenny _______ her final test this week.

a)

passes

b)

pass

c)

passed

d)

will pass

97.

I wish he (a)   (be) able to type faster.

98.

Sarah requested Frank (a)   (come) to the party.

99.

Mr. Block recommended that you (a)   (join) the committee.

100.

(a)   (be) he alive, he would be proud of his son.

101.

My parents require that I (a)   (be) early back home.

102.

I prefer that you (a)   (not exercise) until you recover fully

103.

The manager urged his colleagues that they (a)   (not smoke) at work.

104.

Williams spends money as if he (a)   (win) the lottery.

105.

It's important that Janet (a)   (remember) to take her medicine twice a day.

106.

I wish I (a)   (can) visit my family.

107.

What if we ... that grandmother

a)

Helped

b)

Help

c)

Helps

d)

Helping

108.

If only I ... a chef, I could cook delicious food for my husband

a)

Was

b)

Were

c)

Is

d)

Are

109.

Sherina: I have been bored with this pandemic situation

Reisa: ..... we played online games

a)

If only

b)

Wish

c)

What if

d)

Would rather

110.

Leader: I can't handle this bankruptcy

Member: If only I ... you, I would reduce the expending of company

a)

Become

b)

Am

c)

Was

d)

Were

111.

My lecturer scolds me in front of the classroom. I wish I ... on time and ... the homework

a)

Come, finish

b)

Came, finish

c)

Came, finished

d)

Came finishing

112.

My sister gets difficulty in answering the Math task. I wish I ... a mathematician, so I could help her.

a)

Was

b)

Am

c)

Were

d)

Wear

113.

He always dribbles a ball as if he ... a professional player

a)

Is

b)

Were

c)

Was

d)

Ware

114.

Look at your nephew, he sings as though he ... in the concert

a)

Were

b)

Ware

c)

Was

d)

Is

115.

They would rather I ... with loud voice

a)

Present

b)

Presenting

c)

Presents

d)

Presented

116.

The farmers would rather the government ... to their field directly

a)

Come

b)

Came

c)

Comes

d)

Coming

117.

I think it's high time we ... our aspiration

a)

Delivered

b)

Delivery

c)

Delivering

d)

Delivers

118.

Don't daydream, it's high time you ... and ...

a)

Step, struggle

b)

Steps, struggles

c)

Stepped, struggled

d)

Stepping, struggling

119.

Choose the correct sentence using "as if"

a)

He preached me as if he was a preacher

b)

He preached me as if he is a preacher

c)

He preached me as if he were a preacher

d)

He preached me as if he preacher

120.

Choose the best sentence using "wish"

a)

I wish I went abroad

b)

I wish I go abroad

c)

I wish I gone abroad

d)

I wish I going abroad

121.

Choose the best answer using "would rather"

a)

Jesika would rather Jenny whispers about her secret

b)

Jesika would rather Jenny whispered about her secret

c)

Jesika would rather whispered to Jenny

d)

Jessika would whisper rather than speak loudly

122.

Choose the correct sentence using "it's high time"

a)

I think it's high time I studies hard

b)

I think it's high time I studying hard

c)

I think it's high time I study hard

d)

I think it's high time I studied hard

123.

Choose the correct sentence using "what if"

a)

What if I repair your broken laptop case

b)

What if I repaired your broken laptop case

c)

What if I repairing your broken laptop case

d)

What if I sleep and don't care to your laptop

124.

Choose the correct sentence using "if only"

a)

If only I spoken English fluently

b)

If I only speak English fluently

c)

If only I spoke English fluently

d)

If only I speak English fluently

125.

Choose the correct sentence using "wish"

a)

I wish I am her close friend

b)

I wish I were her close friend

c)

I wish I are her close friend

d)

I wish I was her close friend

126.

Choose the correct sentence using "wish"

a)

I wish I am her close friend

b)

I wish I were her close friend

c)

I wish I are her close friend

d)

I wish I was her close friend