Level 1 & 2 Online Test — Subjunctive Mood
12 Questions • 15 min • Chapter MCQ
15:00
Question 1 of 12
'I suggest that she ___ the offer.'
accepts
accept
accepted
should accepts
Explanation: Base verb 'accept'.
Question 2 of 12
'If I ___ taller, I would play basketball.'
am
was
were
had been
Explanation: Hypothetical 'were'.
Question 3 of 12
'It is essential that he ___ present.'
is
be
was
should is
Explanation: Base 'be'.
Question 4 of 12
'He talks as if he ___ a scholar.'
is
were
be
was being
Explanation: Unreal → 'were'.
Question 5 of 12
Formulaic subjunctive:
He is here.
God save the king!
She left.
They are ready.
Explanation: 'God save the king!'
Question 6 of 12
'The doctor advised that the patient ___ rest.'
takes
take
took
should takes
Explanation: Base 'take'.
Question 7 of 12
'I wish I ___ younger.'
am
was (informal)
were
had been
Explanation: Standard 'were'.
Question 8 of 12
'It is vital that every member ___.'
attends
attend
attended
should attends
Explanation: Base 'attend'.
Question 9 of 12
'They demanded that he ___ released.'
is
be
was
should is
Explanation: Passive subjunctive 'be released'.
Question 10 of 12
'She spends as though money ___ unlimited.'
is
were
be
was being
Explanation: Unreal → 'were'.
Question 11 of 12
'I'd rather you ___ here.'
are
were
be
is
Explanation: Hypothetical 'were'.
Question 12 of 12
'I propose that the meeting ___ adjourned.'
is
be
was
should is
Explanation: 'be adjourned' (mandative passive).