In which sentence is the subjunctive mood correctly used?

If she were impatient, she would not be suited for this work.

They are ready to go to work now.

She was impatient to get to work on time.

He listens to instructions very carefully when at work.

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Jaelyn Lam

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16 May, 10:34

In which sentence is the subjunctive mood correctly used?

If she were impatient, she would not be suited for this work.

They are ready to go to work now.

She was impatient to get to work on time.

He listens to instructions very carefully when at work.

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Trevon · Answer 1

Answer: A) If she were impatient, she would not be suited for this work.

Explanation: The subjunctive mood is the verb form used to express a wish, a suggestion, a command, or a condition that is contrary to fact. From the given options, the sentence in which the subjunctive mood is correctly used, is the corresponding to option A: If she were impatient, she would not be suited for this work, notice that the subjunctive form of the verb "to be" is "were," the other sentence are all in the indicative mood.

In which sentence is the subjunctive mood correctly used?If she were impatient, she would not be suited for this work.They are ready to go to work now.She was impatient to get to work on time.He listens to instructions very carefully when at work.

In which sentence is the subjunctive mood correctly used?

If she were impatient, she would not be suited for this work.

They are ready to go to work now.

She was impatient to get to work on time.

He listens to instructions very carefully when at work.