The Subjunctive Mood
Exercise 1. Circle the correct answers.

1. Jerry requested that Kim (helps/help) him with his essay.

2. I suggest that he (finishes/finish) his homework by midnight.

3. My mother insists that my father (exercise/exercises) regularly.

4. Is it really necessary that Gail and I (to attend/attend) this meeting?

5. It is important that you (be given/ will given) your medication by a qualified nurse.

6. He recommended that I (took care/take care) to study longer than twenty minutes

for the next test.

Exercise 2. Rewrite the sentences in the past subjunctive. Use the given words.

1. She sings as well as a pop star. As if

She sings as if she were apop star.

2. I’m short, so I can’t dunk a basketball. Taller

3. If it’s sunny tomorrow, I’ll go to the beach. Now

4. Pretend that you’re homeless. What will you do? Suppose

5. Three players on our team are injured, so we’ll probably lose. Healthy…win

6. Charlotte wants to work at a bookstore so that she can get a discount on books.

Wish.

Exercise 3. Circle the correct verb form to complete each sentence.

1. Kim suggested that we all (get/got/gets) manicures.

2. They requested that we (do not be/are not being/not be) late.

3. She recommended that I (look/looking/to look) behind the door.

4. Pat asked that Tom (not play/not playing/is not playing) his music so loudly.

5. My neighbor prefers that we (not cross/not be crossing/are not crossing) her grass.

6. The manager asked that we (not smoke/not be smoking/are not smoking) in the

restaurant.

7. The usher asked that we (present/are presenting/to present) our tickets.

8. It is important that you (do follow/are following/follow) directions.

Exersice 4. Rewrite the sentences using the second conditional (using if and the

past subjunctive.)

1. I can’t sleep because my back is sore.

2. I can’t study because I forgot my books.

3. She didn’t feed the cat, so I can’t feed the dog.

4. The dog can’t walk because his neck is injured.

Exersice 5. Write an original sentence using word or phrase.

as if

pretend

suppose

Exercise 6. Read each sentence below. Create related sentences as directed by

changing the mood of the verb.

1. If my parents asked me to, I would be quiet. Present Subjunctive:

2. Everyone recycles, so our planet is getting healthier. Past Subjunctive:

3. You are rich, so you can do anything. Past Subjunctive:

4. If the clerk requests it, I will present my ID. Present Subjunctive:

5. If my doctor recommends it, I will no play sports this weekend. Present

Subjunctive:

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