Which is the best explanation for why the conditional mood is used?

1. It+is+often+necessary+to+make+a+definitive+statement.
2. Sometimes+you+are+making+a+request+or+asking+something.
3. In+some+cases+you+need+to+express+a+wish+or+desire.
4. There+are+times+when+you+do+not+know+what+will+happen.

1 answer

The best explanation for the use of the conditional mood is:

  1. There are times when you do not know what will happen.

The conditional mood is often used to express situations that depend on certain conditions, which implies uncertainty about the outcome.