Subjunctive mood is used to express wishes and possibilities, whereas on the other hand, indicative mood is used for facts. So let's go through all of these sentences:
1. I would go for a walk if it weren't raining - this is subjunctive. The form <em>weren't </em>used as a possibility is indicative of subjunctive mood. This person <em>wishes </em>he could go for a walk, but cannot because it is raining
2. I wish you continued at your job - this is also subjunctive. The form <em>continued is </em>is indicative of subjunctive mood. This person <em>wishes </em>something happened, but it didn't.
3. Brett wants Molly and Trent to study with him. - this is indicative. It is a fact that this person wants, so this is not subjunctive.
4. Coach recommends that we run two laps around the track. - this is subjunctive. The coach <em>wishes </em>something would happen - he is going to make his students to what he wishes them to do.
With verbs such as recommend, wish, suggest, demand, etc., subjunctive mood is used.
Even though I haven't read the story, based on textual clues in these sentences I would say the correct answer is <span>B. “The waiting man pulled out a handsome watch, the lids of it set with small diamonds.”
The reason why is that you can't really have a watch lined with diamonds unless you've worked really hard to get it. This man has hustled his whole life and in the end, he has done well for himself in life, which is evident by his expensive watch. </span><span>
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Nancy only believes that her brother is in Paris. Even if he is in Paris or he is not, Nancy cannot know for sure.
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Bonnie and Clyde became famous, but not for what they had hoped. As a boy born into the family of a poor farmer, Clyde “Bud” Barrow's great love was music. Bud loved to sing and play an old guitar on the farm. He taught himself how to play the saxophone, and it seemed as if he might pursue a career in music.
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Letter to the editor: Use of Internet and mobile phones, an obsession among students
March 25, 2017
The latest research indicates that the use of Internet and mobile phones has become an obsession with students and may be considered as one of the biggest non-drug addictions of the century.
The excessive use of Internet and handheld gadgets is not only eroding students’ capacity as ‘independent learners’ but also damaging their basic spelling and grammar skills. It also leads to health concerns. The increased use of Internet and mobiles has the capacity to damage value system and may lead to ‘disconnected classrooms’ and ultimately may result in a disconnected society.
The benefits of Internet can only be made visible if its use remains in balance.
