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Subjunctive Mood Example...

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by [email protected] » Fri May 18, 2012 3:44 am
Rust can deteriorate a steel pipe to such an extent that it will snap easily, as though it was a twig.


A] will snap easily, as though it was a twig

B] will snap easily, like a twig does

C] will snap easily, as though it is a twig

D] might snap easily, as though it was a twig

E] will snap easily, as though it were a twig




The OA is E. [spoiler]The thing here is that 'as though' represents subjunctive mood.[/spoiler]

Good question.
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by Bill@VeritasPrep » Fri May 18, 2012 6:27 am
"As though" represents a hypothetical, so this sentence needs subjunctive as you said.
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by ihatemaths » Fri May 18, 2012 8:22 pm
steelpipe + were are they compatible ? why cant it be was?
I had a doubt while solving this and still have it.
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by agarwalva » Sat May 19, 2012 8:21 am
ihatemaths wrote:steelpipe + were are they compatible ? why cant it be was?
I had a doubt while solving this and still have it.
ihateMaths.. you need to read about subjuntive mood...

we use simple past of every verb in subjunctive mood with the exception of using "were" for "was"
Hypothetical subjunctive indicates unlikely or unreal conditions..

Incorrect: He orders me about as if I was his wife
Correct: He orders me about as if I were his wife

Incorrect: If I was you, I would run.
Correct: If I were you, I would run

https://englishplus.com/grammar/00000031.htm
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