Hopes & Wishes: Examples
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.5.2
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...
If I were to become a prince...
- If I were to become a prince, I would buy 100 horses.
If it were to rain...
- If it were to rain tomorrow, I might get a lift from my sister.
If Ben were to find...
- If Ben were to find my phone charger, I could call my friend.
If you were to become a doctor...
- If you were to become a doctor, you could cure lots of illnesses.
Test yourself on Hopes & Wishes: Examples
Which sentence uses the subjunctive mood?
Which sentences use the subjunctive mood?
Which word should fill the gap?
If I ____ to become a prince, I could ride a magic carpet.