Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, demands, or suggestions. It is often used after verbs like “suggest,” “recommend,” “wish,” and “demand.”
- Example: “I wish that she were here.” (Note: “were” is used, even with singular subjects like “she” in hypothetical situations.)
Exercises:
- Choose the correct form of the verb:
- If I (be) you, I would take the offer.
- He insisted that she (study) harder.
- I wish I (know) the answer.
- If I (be) you, I would take the offer.
- Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb:
- It’s important that he (be) on time.
- I recommend that she (go) to the doctor.
- If I (be) rich, I would travel the world.
- It’s important that he (be) on time.
Answer Key:
- (a) were, (b) study, (c) knew
- (a) be, (b) go, (c) were