C1 · The Subjunctive — Practice

Exercise 1

Choose the correct subjunctive form

8 points

1

The doctor insisted that the patient _____ complete bed rest.

2

It is vital that every applicant _____ the form in full.

3

If I _____ you, I would accept the offer.

4

She recommended that he _____ professional advice.

5

He spoke as if he _____ the owner of the place.

6

The proposal requires that the plan _____ revised.

7

_____ that as it may, we still need a decision.

8

The manager demanded that the report _____ immediately.

Exercise 2

Rewrite using the subjunctive

4 points

1

The committee recommended that he should resign.

2

I suggest that she should apply for the position.

3

It is essential that the data is verified before publication.

4

If he was more experienced, he would have the job.

Exercise three — Production

Write original sentences using the target structure. Feedback appears automatically as you type.
Scoring: full marks for correct structure · partial for present but imperfect · zero for absent.

1

Write a sentence using the present subjunctive after "It is essential/vital/important that..."