The subjunctive mood is like a special way of talking about things that aren't true or haven't happened yet. It's used to show possibilities, wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical situations that may or may not happen.
In the example, "If I were a superhero, I would fly around the world saving people," the subjunctive mood is used to talk about a hypothetical situation that is not true. The speaker is imagining what they would do if they were a superhero, but in reality, they are not actually a superhero. The subjunctive mood helps convey that sense of imagination and possibility in the statement.
In the words of a 7th grader explain what the subjunctive mood is in English, and why it is used in the following example. Make sure you answer both parts of this question for full credit!
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