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C1AdvancedTopic: Verb patterns

The subjunctive: I suggest that he take

Practise the base form after suggest, insist, essential and vital, the negative with not, were for unreal situations, and fixed phrases such as be that as it may.

21 questionsby Grove EnglishAdded 11 Nov 2026

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Choose the correct form

Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

  1. The doctor recommended that he ___ more exercise.

  2. It is essential that every passenger ___ a valid ticket.

  3. The committee recommended that the proposal ___ approved.

  4. She insisted ___ the bill.

  5. If I ___ you, I'd accept the offer.

  6. I know the deadline is unfair. ___, we still have to meet it.

  7. I suggest ___ a doctor about that cough.

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Pages of this quiz

  1. Page 1Choose the correct form

    Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

  2. Page 2Use the verb in brackets

    Write the subjunctive, the base form used in formal English. Don't use should.

  3. Page 3Find the mistakes

    Some of the sentences are correct. Find and correct the mistakes.

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