I Need Help I'm Stuck On These Questions! 1. Which sentence uses the past tense verb be in the subjunctive mood?

A, We were excited about his first book.

B, You are interested in reading.

C, I wish he were more prolific.

D, He is an interesting author.

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

A, determine whether it poses a question

B, determine whether its action depends on another action

C, determine whether it expresses a wish

D, determine whether it makes a demand or an order

3. Which feeling does the subjunctive verb mood express?

A, a firm and direct command or request for action

B, a certainty in expressing a statement as a fact

C, a wish, a demand, a suggestion, a recommendation, or a request

D, an uncertain situation in which the action depends on something happening

4. Which is the best explanation for why the subjunctive mood is used?

A, Often, you need to make a definitive statement.

B, In some cases, you need to express a wish or desire.

C, There are times when you do not know how a situation will turn out.

D, Sometimes you are making a request or asking something.