Year 6 · English · Formal and informal language · Lesson 2
The subjunctive
The subjunctive mood: 'were' for imaginary situations and wishes, and the base verb after demands and suggestions, in formal writing.
13-minute video lesson
Teaching, worked examples and 20 practice questions solved step by step.
Watch free for a monthWhat your child will learn
- Explain the subjunctive
- Use 'were' for imaginary situations
- Use the base verb after demands
- Recognise the subjunctive as formal
The method
- Imaginary? were.
- Demand with that? base verb.
- Formal piece?
- Read aloud.
Key words: subjunctive, formal, wish, imaginary, demand.
Worked examples
The first three practice questions from the lesson, with every step.
Question 1
Complete with the subjunctive: ‘If I ___ you, I would apologise.’
- Step 1: w...
Answer: were
Question 2
Complete: ‘If he ___ older, he could drive.’
- Step 1: w...
Answer: were
Question 3
Complete: ‘I wish it ___ the weekend.’
- Step 1: w...
Answer: were