Question

which sentence uses the past tense verb be in the subjunctive mood?

i wish he were more prolific
we were excited about his first book
he is an interesting author
you are interested in reading

How would you examine a sentence to identify the subjunctive mood?

determine whether it expresses a wish
determine whether it poses a question
determine whether its action depends on another action
determine whether it makes a demand or an order

which feeling does the subjunctive verb mood express?
an uncertain situation in which the action depends on something happening
a wish, a demand, a suggestion, a recommendation, or a request
a firm and direct command or request for action
a certainty in expressinf a statement as a fact

which is the best explanation for why the subjunctive mood used?

sometimes you are making a request or asking something
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
often you need to make a definitive statement

Answer 1

1. The sentence that uses the past tense verb "be" in the subjunctive mood is: **I wish he were more prolific.**

2. To examine a sentence to identify the subjunctive mood, you would: **determine whether it expresses a wish.**

3. The subjunctive verb mood expresses: **a wish, a demand, a suggestion, a recommendation, or a request.**

4. The best explanation for why the subjunctive mood is used is: **in some cases you need to express a wish or desire.**