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Grammar: Verb Mood and Voice

Question 2 • VA-English 10 CR

Which sentence contains a verb in the subjunctive form?

Answer
A
Jerry wishes that his friends were willing to celebrate Leprechaun Day with him.
B
Jerry and his friends celebrate Leprechaun Day each year.
C
Leprechaun Day is celebrated by Jerry and his friends each year.
D
Will you celebrate Leprechaun Day with Jerry and his friends?

Explanation

The subjunctive is used to express a wish or a situation contrary to fact. In “Jerry wishes that his friends were willing,” the verb “were” is subjunctive because it describes what Jerry wishes were true. The other choices use ordinary indicative or question forms.

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