English Verbs: Past Subjunctive Quiz

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.