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Subjunctive Mood Quiz

1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.

 A) If Imelda was able to keep track of her rings, Ferguson would not return to Jeweler’s Row so often.
 B) If Imelda were able to keep track of her rings, Ferguson would not return to Jeweler’s Row so often.

2. 

 A) If she was truly your friend, she wouldn’t talk behind your back.
 B) If she were truly your friend, she wouldn’t talk behind your back.

3. 

 A) I know that I was in debt last year, but I promise that I have paid it all off.
 B) I know that I were in debt last year, but I promise that I have paid it all off.

4. 

 A) The attorneys advise that you are on time for your trial.
 B) The attorneys advise that you be on time for your trial.

5. 

 A) It is crucial that Anderson returns the laser-tag gun.
 B) It is crucial that Anderson return the laser-tag gun.

6. 

 A) It has been five years since I was first able to vote.
 B) It has been five years since I were first able to vote.

7. 

 A) He wishes he was in a position to give his employees raises.
 B) He wishes he were in a position to give his employees raises.

8. 

 A) It is imperative that each employee take no more than ten sick days per year.
 B) It is imperative that each employee takes no more than ten sick days per year.

9. 

 A) If Deasia was to tutor you in math, would you pay her?
 B) If Deasia were to tutor you in math, would you pay her?

10. 

 A) The head chef has proposed that Alfredo stop using nutmeg in the recipe.
 B) The head chef has proposed that Alfredo stops using nutmeg in the recipe.


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