Forming the Subjunctive

Directions:

Underline the word that correctly completes each sentence below.

Example:

Mr. Walderman recommends that Dorinda (be, is) promoted.

  1. Even though the election isn’t until next week, Junella acts as if she (was, were) already elected homecoming queen.
  2. I insist that Marc (stop, stops) coming to class in that gorilla suit.
  3. Miss Lincoln demands that James (prepare, prepares) carefully for each case.
  4. If I (was, were) you, I would never give up that apartment.
  5. We demand that a new counselor (be, is) hired.
  6. I wish the wallpaper (was, were) lighter since the room is so small.
  7. Mrs. McKellop requests that Vivette (come, comes) to her office at once.
  8. I move that nominations (be, are) closed.
  9. Park rules require that each person (leaves, leave) by midnight.
  10. I wish I (own, owned) a new car.

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