Subjunctive Form - Worksheet | English Year 5 - Free Printable

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Part 1: Tick the Subjunctive Form

In this section, you need to find the sentence that uses the special "subjunctive" grammar. This usually means using "were" instead of "was" for imaginary situations, or keeping a verb in its base form (like "write" instead of "writes") after words like *suggest* or *important*.

1. Right Column: If he were here, I would let him play.
*(We use "were" instead of "was" because it is an imaginary situation—he isn't actually here.)*
2. Left Column: If I were chosen, I would do my best.
*(Again, "were" is used for the imaginary condition.)*
3. Left Column: We ask that sports day be postponed due to the rain.
*(After "ask that," we use the base verb "be" instead of "is" or "are.")*
4. Right Column: I suggest that Shabana write the letter.
*(After "suggest," we use the base verb "write." The left option incorrectly adds an 's' to make it "writes.")*
5. Left Column: It is important that they be allowed back into the team.
*(After "important that," we use the base verb "be" instead of "are.")*

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Part 2: Underline the Words

In this section, look for the specific word that shows the subjunctive mood. These are usually verbs like were, be, or action verbs in their simple form (like take, sing, join) when they follow suggestion words.

1. were
*(Sentence: I would help if I were able to.)*
2. write
*(Sentence: I suggest that she write to her local MP.)*
3. were
*(Sentence: If I were you, I would let her go.)*
4. take
*(Sentence: It is important that Sarah take her medicine every day.)*
5. were
*(Sentence: If you were to ask me, I would suggest taking the train.)*
6. be
*(Sentence: I propose that everyone be present at the meeting.)*
7. were
*(Sentence: She acts as if she were the Queen!)*
8. sing
*(Sentence: I suggest that Lucy sing the song.)*
9. were
*(Sentence: If Harry were to be picked, we would win the game easily.)*
10. join
*(Sentence: The board recommend that she join the company.)*