What is subjunctive mood in business writing?
Subjunctive mood expresses hypothetical, doubtful, or contrary-to-fact situations. Use 'were' instead of 'was' in hypothetical situations: 'If I were CEO' not 'If I was CEO.' It's important for formal recommendations and hypothetical scenarios.
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Subjunctive Mood
Use 'were' for hypothetical situations, 'was' for factual past events.
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