C8: Subjunctive Mood
C8: Subjunctive Mood: Use the subjective mood when writing of hypotheticals, imaginary scenarios, or suggestions. See the following: https://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/grammar_subjunctive.html
Hypothetical:
If he were ten years younger, he would be much better at the limbo.
If Jonas were here, the family wouldn’t fight like this.
Imaginary Scenario:
If I were seven feet tall, I’d focus my life entirely on basketball.
If she were any other animal but a human, she’d be a sloth.
Suggestions:
If the second blanket were to be placed at the end of the bed, our feet would be warmer.
I suggest the main course arrive after the appetizers.