Writing tip 12: The subjunctive mood
The subjunctive mood is the ‘wishful thinking’ mood. It always uses the verbs 'were' and 'would'.
Examples
If I were working at Bryson’s, I would have every Friday off.
If you were young again, what would you change?
If I were you, I would accept the offer pronto!
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