2.5.2

Hopes & Wishes: Examples

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Using the Subjunctive for Hopes and Wishes: Examples

You have already learned that you can use the subjunctive to show hopes and wishes. Now, let's look at some examples...

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If I were to become a prince...

  • If I were to become a prince, I would buy 100 horses.
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If it were to rain...

  • If it were to rain tomorrow, I might get a lift from my sister.
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If Ben were to find...

  • If Ben were to find my phone charger, I could call my friend.
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If you were to become a doctor...

  • If you were to become a doctor, you could cure lots of illnesses.

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1Reading

1.1Reading

1.2Prefixes

1.3Suffixes

1.4Spelling Rules

1.5Reading Comprehension

1.6Reading Comprehension: SAT Practise

1.7Word Meaning

1.8Fact vs. Opinion

1.9Justifying Views

1.10Figurative Language

1.11Text Structure

2Writing

2.1Sounds in Words

2.2Homophones

2.3Using a Dictionary

2.4Writing Composition

2.5The Subjunctive Mood

2.6Modal Verbs

2.7Active & Passive Voice

2.8Relative Clauses

2.9Expanded Nouns

2.10Punctuation

2.11SAT Spelling Practise

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