Wednesday, September 10, 2014

grammar - Is the subjunctive mood something that can exist without manifesting a change in the verb?

Is the subjunctive mood a condition which might not be expressed through any change in the verb, or is it a description that only applies when the verb changes?



For example: "Mary ought be here soon." Subjunctive mood.
But how about: "Mary ought to be here soon." Subjunctive?

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