Subjunctive Mood

SPOT THE MISTAKE: Morris suggests that Mr. White lets the monkey's paw burn.

• suggest = suggest
• burn = burns
• lets = let

SPOT THE MISTAKE:It is important that he thinks carefully before making a wish.

• is = be
• thinks = think
• making = makes

SPOT THE MISTAKE: Mrs. White insists that another wish is made.

• insists = insist

• is = be

• made = make

SPOT THE MISTAKE: I recommend that all students are required to read this story.

• recommend = recommends
• are = be
• required = require

SPOT THE MISTAKE: I wish Herbert was here with us.

• wish = wishes
• wish = wished
• was = were

SPOT THE MISTAKE: The monkey's paw moved, as though it was alive.

• was = were
• moved = move
• was = is

SPOT THE MISTAKE: It is important that he attends school every day.

• is = be
• attends = attended
• attends = attend

SPOT THE MISTAKE: She recommends that each server reports their tips.

• recommends = recommend
• recommends = recommended
• reports = report

SPOT THE MISTAKE: I suggested that John leaves on Sunday.

• suggested = suggest
• suggested = suggest
• leaves = leave

SPOT THE MISTAKE: He requires that everyone in the office types faster.

• requires = required
• requires = require
• types = type