Verb Mood and Voice Unit Test

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Question
Write a sentence using a verb in the subjunctive mood and then explain how you recognize the use of the subjunctive mood.(2 points)

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Sentence: If I were the president, I would implement policies for climate change.

Explanation: The verb "were" is in the subjunctive mood, which is used to express hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations. In this case, the sentence implies that the speaker is not the president, thus creating a condition that is not true. The subjunctive mood often uses the verb "were" instead of "was" in such hypothetical situations, which is a key indicator of its use.