The Subjunctive Mood
The base-form verb that shows up after suggest, insist, essential and wish.
1. The doctor recommended that he ___ more rest.
2. It is essential that she ___ on time for the interview.
3. The manager insisted that the report ___ finished by Friday.
4. If I ___ president, I would change this law.
5. It’s crucial that everyone ___ present at the meeting.
6. The teacher demanded that the students ___ silent.
7. She suggested that he ___ a doctor immediately.
8. I wish I ___ more time to finish this.
9. It is vital that the company ___ transparent with its employees.
10. The board requires that every member ___ the annual meeting.
Answer key — The Subjunctive Mood (C2)
- B — get. The subjunctive uses the base form after verbs like recommend, regardless of subject.
- B — be. The subjunctive uses be (base form) after expressions like "it is essential that".
- B — be. Insist that + subjunctive (base form): be finished.
- B — were. The subjunctive uses were for all subjects in hypothetical situations.
- B — be. Subjunctive after "it’s crucial that": be present.
- B — be. Demand that + subjunctive: be silent.
- B — see. Suggest that + subjunctive (base form): see a doctor.
- B — had. Wish + past subjunctive for a present unreal wish: had.
- B — be. Subjunctive after "it is vital that": be transparent.
- B — attend. Require that + subjunctive (base form): attend.
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