Question

He speaks as if he ____ mad.
a) is
b) was
c) will be
d) were
( i know its b option but i'm kinda confuse because in the book it says option d ) please help me with this...

Answer 1

fancy

Answer 2

B because it says speaks not spoken or wil speak.

Answer 3

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @freshavacado850
d
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Were is past tense son

Answer 4

So, the answer key has stated D as the solution

This is because this is subjunctive. We use subjunctive mood when we describe things that *could* happen (ex: If I *were* rich, I would...)

This is why it’s not past tense.

Answer 5

\(\color{#0cbb34}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @Vocaloid
So, the answer key has stated D as the solution

This is because this is subjunctive. We use subjunctive mood when we describe things that *could* happen (ex: If I *were* rich, I would...)

This is why it’s not past tense.
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It depends on who's using it