Identify the option that contains an incorrect application of the subjunctive.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which option incorrectly uses the subjunctive mood in English grammar. The subjunctive mood is often used in clauses that express a demand, suggestion, or requirement.
Answer
Incorrect usage: Using subjunctive for factual conditions instead of indicative.
The subjunctive mood is often mistakenly used with expressions or clauses where the indicative mood is required, such as in sentences expressing factual or certain conditions.
Answer for screen readers
The subjunctive mood is often mistakenly used with expressions or clauses where the indicative mood is required, such as in sentences expressing factual or certain conditions.
More Information
The subjunctive mood is used for unreal or hypothetical situations, wishes, or actions contingent on another action, whereas the indicative is used for statements of fact.
Tips
Confusion arises between subjunctive and indicative moods when the speaker is not clear if the situation is real or hypothetical. Remember the subjunctive is for hypothetical or non-real events.
Sources
- Getting in the (Subjunctive) Mood - Merriam-Webster - merriam-webster.com
- The Subjunctive Mood - The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation - grammarbook.com
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