1
Long live the king !
A
lives
B
lived
C
live
D
living
Explanation
This is a correct Optative sentence where the base form 'live' has been used.
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MEDIUM
2
It's time you ____ in bed. (be)
A
are
B
were
C
was
D
will be
Explanation
In the clause following 'It's time', we always use Subjunctive Mood (V2).
3
May God bless him !
A
bless
B
blesses
C
blessed
D
to bless
Explanation
This is a correct Optative sentence; the use of 'bless' (base form) is correct here.
4
The cabin crew advised that every passenger fasten his seat belt.
A
fastens
B
fasten
C
should fasten
D
to fasten
Explanation
After advice, the base form (fasten) is correctly used in the that-clause.
5
He walks as if the whole earth belongs to him.
A
belongs
B
belong
C
belonged
D
has belonged
Explanation
To indicate an unrealistic situation with 'As if', we use the second form of the verb (V2).
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6
God saves the world !
A
saves
B
save
C
saved
D
has saved
Explanation
To express a prayer or wish (optative) to God, the base form (save) is used.
7
I had rather tell him the truth.
A
tell
B
told
C
tells
D
to tell
Explanation
If no separate subject follows 'had rather', the base form (tell) is used.
8
He talks as if he was the Prime Minister.
A
He talks as if he is
B
He talks as if he was
C
He talks as if he were
D
He talks as if he has been
Explanation
With 'As if', 'were' is always used for unrealistic imagination.
9
In this criminal case, it is imperative that he remains present in the court.
A
remains present
B
remain present
C
is remaining present
D
was remaining present
Explanation
In sentences expressing imperative, the base form of the verb is used under Present Subjunctive Mood.
10
It is necessary that every boarder informs him parents.
A
informs
B
inform
C
informed
D
has informed
Explanation
After 'It is necessary', the base form (inform) is used in the that-clause.
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11
I would rather he stay at home.
A
stay
B
stays
C
stayed
D
to stay
Explanation
If another subject (he) follows 'would rather', we use V2.
12
If I ____ you, I would beat him black and blue. (be)
A
am
B
was
C
were
D
had been
Explanation
Past Subjunctive Mood is used for unrealistic imaginations. Here, 'were' is always used with 'If', regardless of the subject.
13
The staff demanded that they be paid the Diwali bonus.
A
are paid
B
be paid
C
were paid
D
have been paid
Explanation
After a demand, the base form (be) is used in the that-clause.
14
What would you do if you ____ a dinosaur? (see)
A
see
B
saw
C
have seen
D
seen
Explanation
In Past Subjunctive Mood, we use 'V2' (second form of verb) for unrealistic situations. 'see' becomes 'saw'.
15
According to a fable, Savitri prayed to the Almighty that her husband be brought back to life.
A
is brought back
B
be brought back
C
was brought back
D
has been brought back
Explanation
In sentences expressing prayer or desire, the Present Subjunctive Mood (base form) is used in the clause after 'that'.
16
This civil case doesn't require that he is present.
A
that he is present
B
that he be present
C
that he was present
D
that he remains present
Explanation
In Present Subjunctive Mood, the 'base form' (be) is used in sentences implying suggestions, orders, or requirements.
17
Our teacher suggested to us that every one of us ____ our best shot.
A
to give
B
should give
C
gives
D
give
Explanation
After 'suggested', the base form (give) is used in the that-clause.
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