Which sentence uses the past tense verb be in the subjunctive mood? (1 point)
• You are interested in reading.
• He is an interesting author.
• I wish he were more prolific.
• We were excited about his first book.
I wish he were more prolific.
How would you examine a sentence to identify the subjunctive mood? (1 point)
• determine whether it poses a question
• determine whether it makes a demand or an order
• determine whether its action depends on another action
• determine whether it expresses a wish
determine whether it expresses a wish
Which feeling does the subjunctive verb mood express? (1 point)
• an uncertain situation in which the action depends on something happening
O a certainty in expressing a statement as a fact
• a firm and direct command or request for action
O a wish, a demand, a suggestion, a recommendation, or a request
an uncertain situation in which the action depends on something happening
Which is the best explanation for why the subjunctive mood is used? (1 point)
• There are times when you do not know how a situation will turn out.
• Sometimes you are making a request or asking something.
• In some cases, you need to express a wish or desire.
• Often, you need to make a definitive statement.