Question

Which sentence uses the past tense verb be in the subjunctive mood?(1 point)
Responses

He is an interesting author.
He is an interesting author.

I wish he were more prolific.
I wish he were more prolific.

We were excited about his first book.
We were excited about his first book.

You are interested in reading.

Answer 1

How would you examine a sentence to identify the subjunctive mood?(1 point)
Responses

determine whether it expresses a wish
determine whether it expresses a wish

determine whether its action depends on another action
determine whether its action depends on another action

determine whether it makes a demand or an order
determine whether it makes a demand or an order

determine whether it poses a question

Answer 2

Which feeling does the subjunctive verb mood express?(1 point)
Responses

a wish, a demand, a suggestion, a recommendation, or a request
a wish, a demand, a suggestion, a recommendation, or a request

a certainty in expressing a statement as a fact
a certainty in expressing a statement as a fact

a firm and direct command or request for action
a firm and direct command or request for action

an uncertain situation in which the action depends on something happening

Answer 3

Which is the best explanation for why the subjunctive mood is used?(1 point)
Responses

Often, you need to make a definitive statement.
Often, you need to make a definitive statement.

There are times when you do not know how a situation will turn out.
There are times when you do not know how a situation will turn out.

In some cases, you need to express a wish or desire.
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Sometimes you are making a request or asking something.

Answer 4

I wish he were more prolific.

Answer 5

determine whether its action depends on another action

Answer 6

a wish, a demand, a suggestion, a recommendation, or a request

Answer 7

In some cases, you need to express a wish or desire.