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Year 6 Using The Subjunctive

English Language

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY

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1. Which sentence uses the subjunctive form?

He really likes playing tennis.

She had a really good time at the party.

I wouldn't do that if I were you.

They want to go to Spain on holiday next week.

When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Explanation

When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

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What is a subjunctive? This is one of the details in grammar that many people get to overlook. It is basically a form of verb, which expresses a wish or hypothetical situation. Find out more below.

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2. Which sentence does NOT use the subjunctive form?

If he were Prime Minister the country would be more prosperous.

I wish I were stronger, then I could lift this suitcase!

I wish he were able to help me move house tomorrow.

Were you on holiday in America last year?

'Were' is not always a subjunctive. The subjuncitve is used to express an intention about the future. When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' THEN it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Explanation

'Were' is not always a subjunctive. The subjuncitve is used to express an intention about the future. When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' THEN it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

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3. Which sentence does NOT use the subjunctive form?

You were late getting home last night!

I wouldn't drive that fast if I were you!

If he were more diligent and hardworking he could pass the test easily.

If she were more confident she would make a great speaker.

'Were' is not always a subjunctive. The subjuncitve is used to express an intention about the future. When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' THEN it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Explanation

'Were' is not always a subjunctive. The subjuncitve is used to express an intention about the future. When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' THEN it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Submit

4. Which sentence does NOT use the subjunctive form?

If she were taller she would make it into the basketball team.

You were on holiday in France last year weren't you?

I wish I were older and then I could drive a car.

If he were more sensible then I would put him in charge of the library.

'Were' is not always a subjunctive. The subjuncitve is used to express an intention about the future. When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' THEN it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Explanation

'Were' is not always a subjunctive. The subjuncitve is used to express an intention about the future. When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' THEN it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Submit

5. Which sentence uses the subjunctive form?

He ran a really fast marathon.

She wants to run the marathon next year.

He wished he had entered the race when he saw how much fun it was.

If he were just a bit faster he could become a professional athlete.

When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Explanation

When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Submit

6. Which sentence uses the subjunctive form?

I wish I had a BMW!

If I were you I would put that money in the bank.

He wants to buy a Rolls Royce.

She was excited about winning the football match.

When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Explanation

When you use 'were' instead of 'was' with he/she/I/it in clauses with 'If' and 'wish' it is the subjunctive. e.g. If she were… I wish I were...

Submit

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