Verbs - Subjunctive Form SATs Style Questions

KS2Gems has crafted a series of SATs style questions focusing on the subjunctive form of verbs. This set of five questions is designed to challenge students' understanding of grammar, punctuation, and spelling within the context of formal English usage. Each question emulates the format of past SATs papers, providing an authentic assessment experience. The questions are ideal for use as a starter activity to gauge students' prior knowledge or to engage in retrieval practice. After each question, the answers are conveniently provided on the subsequent slide, allowing for immediate feedback and discussion.

The questions prompt students to identify the most formal sentence from a selection of options. For instance, students are asked to choose the most formal way the Queen could express a desire for the King's presence, or to underline the most formal sentence within a given passage about a birthday party or the effects of playing computer games. Another exercise involves circling the most formal options to complete an invitation to a school's founding anniversary. These exercises not only test students' grasp of formality in language but also encourage them to apply their understanding of the subjunctive mood—a key feature of formal English expression.