Subjunctive Mood Quiz

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Which sentence incorrectly uses the subjunctive mood?

It is essential that you arrive on time.
The teacher demanded that he study harder.
They require that he doesn’t use his phone. (correct)
She insisted that they be present at the meeting.

Identify the option that contains an incorrect application of the subjunctive.

They requested that he be more punctual.
The manager advised that he prepares thoroughly.
It's crucial that you follow the guidelines.
It is necessary that she finishes her homework. (correct)

Which of the following sentences showcases a misuse of the subjunctive?

She suggested that he take the day off.
He recommended that she attend the seminar.
The principal insisted that they is respectful. (correct)
It is important that you understand the process.

Select the option that incorrectly employs the subjunctive form.

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Which sentence does not correctly utilize the subjunctive?

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Subjunctive Mood

The subjunctive mood is used to express a wish, possibility, or suggestion, often following verbs like demand, insist, require, and suggest. In the subjunctive mood, the verb retains its base form, even in the third person singular.

Incorrect Subjunctive Use

The sentence They require that he doesn’t use his phone uses the incorrect verb form. The correct form is They require that he not use his phone.

Subjunctive Mood Verbs

The subjunctive mood often follows verbs like demand, insist, require, and suggest. These verbs express a desire, obligation, or recommendation, which is mirrored by the subjunctive mood.

Correct Subjunctive Usage

The sentence The teacher demanded that he study harder uses the correct subjunctive form. In the subjunctive, the verb retains its base form, which is why "study" is used instead of "studies".

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Subjunctive Mood: Base Form

The sentence She insisted that they be present at the meeting uses the correct subjunctive form. The verb "be" is used in its base form to express the suggestion contained in the sentence, rather than the conjugated "are" form.

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Study Notes

Incorrect Subjunctive Use

Option C, "They require that he doesn’t use his phone," is the incorrect use of the subjunctive.
The subjunctive mood typically uses "that + base verb" (e.g., "be," "study," "arrive").
The correct sentence would be: "They require that he not use his phone."
The correct subjunctive structure uses the base form (infinitive) of the verb, but negations often use auxiliary verbs (e.g., "not" or "don't"). This is a crucial, and often confusing, nuance.
All other options used the correct subjunctive structure in their respective sentences.