Using the Subjunctive
rogersgeorge on October 18th, 2022
Use the subjunctive when something isn’t real. Not that you’re lying, but when you describe something that is contrary to reality, such as if by flapping your arms would make you fly. Use the indicative when something is real, such as flapping your arms makes you tired.
Here’s an example of getting it wrong:
Second panel. He should say “If I weren’t competitive.”
Here’s an example of getting it right:
Second panel. Incorrect would be “if I was being let go.”
Think when you write.
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