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Which verb form is used in the past subjunctive for the verb 'to be'?
Which verb form is used in the past subjunctive for the verb 'to be'?
What is the form of the past subjunctive using the auxiliary 'would' for the verb 'to go'?
What is the form of the past subjunctive using the auxiliary 'would' for the verb 'to go'?
When is the present subjunctive used?
When is the present subjunctive used?
Which of the following phrases can introduce a present subjunctive clause?
Which of the following phrases can introduce a present subjunctive clause?
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Which auxiliary verb can be followed by an infinitive that omits the particle word 'to'?
Which auxiliary verb can be followed by an infinitive that omits the particle word 'to'?
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In the sentence 'She might be swimming laps', what does the auxiliary verb 'might' indicate?
In the sentence 'She might be swimming laps', what does the auxiliary verb 'might' indicate?
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Which of the following modal auxiliaries is NOT followed by the particle word 'to' in the infinitive form?
Which of the following modal auxiliaries is NOT followed by the particle word 'to' in the infinitive form?
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What type of action does an infinitive represent when used with modal auxiliaries in the present tense?
What type of action does an infinitive represent when used with modal auxiliaries in the present tense?
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In which of the following sentences is the present subjunctive used correctly?
In which of the following sentences is the present subjunctive used correctly?
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Which of the following verbs does NOT typically trigger the use of the subjunctive mood?
Which of the following verbs does NOT typically trigger the use of the subjunctive mood?
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What does the past subjunctive verb suggest in a wish clause?
What does the past subjunctive verb suggest in a wish clause?
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Which sentence correctly uses the past subjunctive?
Which sentence correctly uses the past subjunctive?
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Study Notes
Subjunctive Mood
- The past subjunctive form of the verb 'to be' is 'were'.
Past Subjunctive with Auxiliary 'Would'
- The past subjunctive using the auxiliary 'would' for the verb 'to go' is 'would go'.
Present Subjunctive
- The present subjunctive is used to express a situation that is uncertain, doubtful, or contrary to fact.
Introducing Present Subjunctive Clauses
- Phrases that can introduce a present subjunctive clause include 'it is necessary that', 'it is essential that', and 'it is vital that'.
Auxiliary Verb and Infinitive
- The auxiliary verb 'will' can be followed by an infinitive that omits the particle word 'to'.
Auxiliary Verb 'Might'
- The auxiliary verb 'might' in the sentence 'She might be swimming laps' indicates possibility or uncertainty.
Modal Auxiliaries and Infinitive Form
- The modal auxiliary 'will' is NOT followed by the particle word 'to' in the infinitive form.
Infinitive with Modal Auxiliaries
- When used with modal auxiliaries in the present tense, an infinitive represents future or potential action.
Correct Use of Present Subjunctive
- The sentence that correctly uses the present subjunctive is one that expresses a situation that is uncertain, doubtful, or contrary to fact.
Verbs and Subjunctive Mood
- The verb 'request' does NOT typically trigger the use of the subjunctive mood.
Past Subjunctive in Wish Clauses
- The past subjunctive verb in a wish clause suggests that the desired situation is unlikely or impossible to happen.
Correct Use of Past Subjunctive
- The sentence that correctly uses the past subjunctive is one that expresses a situation that is contrary to fact or hypothetical.
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Test your knowledge of the past subjunctive form of English verbs with this quiz. Practice conjugating verbs like 'to be', 'to have', 'to go', 'to see', and 'to like' in the past subjunctive tense.
