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My friend wished I was there to hear the speech.


How would you correct this statement so that it is an


appropriate use of subjunctive mood?


My friend wished I were there to hear the speech.


My friend wished I was there to then hear the speech.


If I were there, then I would hear the speech.


If I was there, then I would hear the speech.

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WorldlyGlass49

The correctly used subjunctive mood in this sentence would be: My friend wished I were there to hear the speech. 

MrRowland

A.  My friend wished I were there to hear the speech.


The subjunctive mood is when the action is contrary to fact or does not exist.  This is frequently indicated with the appearance of the words “if” and “wish.”  When the words “if” and “wish” appear, the verb “was” should always be in the plural form regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural.  For instance, you would typically pair “I” with “was” because “I” is singular.  However, when “if/wish” appear, “was” will need to be plural as in the following:


CORRECT:  I wish I were taller.  

INCORRECT:  I wish I was taller.


CORRECT: If she were there.

INCORRECT: If she was there.  

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