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Subjunctive Mood Quiz

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

 A) If Beatrice wasn’t so frugal, they would not stay in their budget.
 B) If Beatrice weren’t so frugal, they would not stay in their budget.

2. 

 A) If I was a Martian, I would not buy a red house.
 B) If I were a Martian, I would not buy a red house.

3. 

 A) Conchita’s staff treated her as though she were royalty.
 B) Conchita’s staff treated her as though she was royalty.

4. 

 A) The boss insisted that Fabio work the night shift.
 B) The boss insisted that Fabio works the night shift.

5. 

 A) The guest requested that Marty keep the party going until at least two a.m.
 B) The guest requested that Marty keeps the party going until at least two a.m.

6. 

 A) If I was stronger, I would have won that race.
 B) If I were stronger, I would have won that race.

7. 

 A) The last time Hal were in the mood to mow the lawn, everyone owned a BlackBerry device.
 B) The last time Hal was in the mood to mow the lawn, everyone owned a BlackBerry device.

8. 

 A) If only Alberto was able to come to the party!
 B) If only Alberto were able to come to the party!

9. 

 A) Cairo demands that Atticus takes out the recycling.
 B) Cairo demands that Atticus take out the recycling.

10. 

 A) Oliver wishes he was older so that he could drive.
 B) Oliver wishes he were older so that he could drive.


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