EnglishYear 5

Use the subjunctive mood in formal writing

Learn Use the subjunctive mood in formal writing for Year 5 pupils (ages 9–10). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a butler saying 'I insist that you be quiet.' That's the subjunctive — a special way to talk about wishes or rules.

  2. 2

    Which word is special in 'I recommend that he go to bed early'?

  3. 3

    Tap the correct word to complete: 'The teacher demands that everyone ___ quiet.'

  4. 4

    Let's fix this sentence: 'I wish I was a bird.'

  5. 5

    Fix this sentence: 'It is important that she is on time.'

  6. 6

    Which sentence uses the subjunctive correctly?

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