CHAPTER 15 / ESSENTIAL GRAMMAR SKILLS 565
Concept Review 14: The Subjunctive Mood
- Name five auxiliaries that indicate the subjunctive mood.
- What does the subjunctive mood indicate?
Circle the correct subjunctive verb form in each of the following sentences.
3.If I (was/were) a little faster, I’d be able to anchor the relay team.4.In fact, I (was/were) only 5 years old at the time.5.He would feel better if only he (ate/would eat).6.He asks that we (are/be) there at 6 o’clock sharp.7.I wish that he (were/was) not so presumptuous about my motives.8.If he (would have/had) caught the ball, the inning would be over now.9.If I (was/were) a rock star, I’d tour all over Europe.10.He plays as though he (was/were) not even injured.
11.I wish I (was/were) six inches taller.
12.I think she (might be/is) in over her head.
13.If she (would have/had) campaigned harder, she might have won the election.
14.I cannot tell whether he (is/be) friend or foe.