Crossword : The present subjunctive in English

Do you know when to use the present subjunctive in English? This special verb form appears in formal contexts, wishes, recommendations, and “that” clauses. Test your knowledge with this crossword and discover how the subjunctive adds nuance and precision to your English!

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Clues

Across

1. Relative pronoun for things
4. In a higher position
5. A firm request or requirement
7. Continuing until now
10. A command given to someone
11. Fitting very closely
12. Mood expressing doubt or wish
15. Mood stating facts or reality
16. Show happiness with your face
17. Lasting a short time
18. Was not in short form
19. All members of a group

Down

2. A group of words with a verb
3. Based on a supposed situation
4. Confidently stating something
6. Conveying a thought or feeling
8. Base form of a verb
9. The number 3
13. To demand something firmly
14. A strong wish or want

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Across

1. Relative pronoun for things → which
4. In a higher position → above
5. A firm request or requirement → demand
7. Continuing until now → still
10. A command given to someone → order
11. Fitting very closely → tight
12. Mood expressing doubt or wish → subjunctive
15. Mood stating facts or reality → indicative
16. Show happiness with your face → smile
17. Lasting a short time → quick
18. Was not in short form → wasnt
19. All members of a group → every

Down

2. A group of words with a verb → clause
3. Based on a supposed situation → hypothetical
4. Confidently stating something → assertive
6. Conveying a thought or feeling → expressing
8. Base form of a verb → infinitive
9. The number 3 → three
13. To demand something firmly → insist
14. A strong wish or want → desire

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