English · Chapter 17
Subjunctive Mood PYQs
Not a fact but a need, a wish or an unreal idea: the verb changes its form.
Present subjunctive: verbs, adjectives and nouns of need 7 PYQs
- It is imperative that ________ anonymity of the whistle-blower ________ maintained, as even ________ slightest leak could compromise the entire…SSC CGL 2026 · 24 Oct 2026
- She insisted that he ____ present during the signing of the agreement.SSC Selection Post 2025 · 31 Jul 2025
- It was imperative that the document _____ signed before the close of business.SSC CGL 2025 · 14 Sep 2025
- The CEO demanded that the report is submitted / to the board / not later than Wednesday afternoon / for immediate evaluation.SSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep 2025
- The CEO demanded that the report is submitted / to the board / not later than Wednesday afternoon / for immediate evaluation.SSC CGL 2025 · 18 Sep 2025
- The manager insisted that / every member completes / the survey before / the deadline expired.SSC Selection Post 2025 · 24 Jul 2025
- If the policy were to be implemented nationwide / it would necessitate that every regional office / conducts a comprehensive audit / within a period…SSC CGL 2025 · 25 Sep 2025
Form of the present subjunctive: V1, should, be, not, be + V3 6 PYQs
- I recommended that he would reduce his expenditure.Other exams 2026
- The doctor advised that he [takes rest].SSC Stenographer 2025 · 07 Aug 2025
- She insisted that [she comes with us].SSC CGL 2025 · 16 Sep 2025
- The teacher insisted that the student [to be honest].SSC CGL 2025 · 21 Sep 2025
- The teacher insisted that the student [to be honest].SSC CGL 2025 · 21 Sep 2025
- If the policy were to be implemented nationwide / it would necessitate that every regional office / conducts a comprehensive audit / within a period…SSC CGL 2025 · 25 Sep 2025
Insist, suggest, agree, concede: need or fact? 3 PYQs
- Select the most appropriate correct sentence.Other exams 2026
- The vice-chancellor insisted that the policy is to be revised by the end of the quarter to address the audit remarks.SSC CGL 2026 · 10 Oct 2026
- Choose the correct sentence.SSC CHSL 2025 · 27 Nov 2025
Past subjunctive with wish: were / V2 and had + V3 2 PYQs
- I wish / I am / taller / than my brotherSSC Stenographer 2026 · 09 Sep 2026
- I wish the report is finished before the meeting began.SSC CGL 2026 · 27 Oct 2026
Were with every subject: if I were you 3 PYQs
- The young scientist often wishes that he / was able to travel back in time to / witness the groundbreaking discoveries of the Renaissance.SSC Selection Post 2026 · 18 Sep 2026
- If the lead investigator was to discover that the evidence / had been tampered with by the high-ranking officials / before the trial began, the…SSC Selection Post 2026 · 21 Sep 2026
- (A) If I was you, / (B) I would not / (C) take such / (D) a big risk.DSSSB 2026 · 30 Sep 2026