Year 6 Using The Subjunctive

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    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.
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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?

    Correct Answer
    A. Were you on holiday in America last year?
    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. You were late getting home last night!
    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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  • 4. 

    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. If he were just a bit faster he could become a professional athlete.
    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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  • 5. 

    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. You were on holiday in France last year weren't you?
    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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  • 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.

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