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Subjunctive Mood.
Subjunctive Mood - as a noun
A mood that represents an act or state (not as a fact but) as contingent or possible
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subjunctiveExample Sentences
"The subjunctive mood is used to express doubt, wish, necessity, or hypothetical situations."
"She always uses the subjunctive mood when writing formal emails."
"In Spanish, the subjunctive mood is used extensively in expressing desires and doubts."
"To form the subjunctive mood in English, we often use the base form of the verb."
"Students often struggle with understanding when to use the subjunctive mood."