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Cloudpixie Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Can I use the subjunctive mood in this sentence?

I'm a bit confused as to whether I can use the subjunctive mood in this sentence to indicate an unreal comparison. Could you please tell me if I am using the mood correctly here?

She gently picked the child up, as if she was/were holding a beautiful, fragile bird, and carried him to the field.

Can I use "were" here?

  

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Can I use "were" here? Yes. CJ

— CalifJim

  • Can I use "were" here?
  • Yes.
  • CJ
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cloudpixieShe gently picked the child up, as if she was/were holding a beautiful, fragile bird, and carried him to the field.Can I use "were" here?

Yes.

CJ

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