Choose the correct option if the given sentence is changed to the subjunctive mood:
Reena, read your books thoroughly.

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  1. Reena reads her books thoroughly
  2. Reena should read her books thoroughly
  3. Reena, why are you not reading your books thoroughly ?
  4. If Reena reads her books thoroughly, she will score well in the examination.

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Option 2 : Reena should read her books thoroughly
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The correct answer is '2' i.e. Reena should read her books thoroughly .

Key Points

  • The subjunctive mood is used to express suggestions, demands, or hypothetical situations.
  • The original sentence, "Reena, read your books thoroughly," is an imperative statement directing Reena to read her books.
  • When changed to the subjunctive mood, it implies a suggestion or recommendation, which is represented by the modal verb "should."
  • Therefore, "Reena should read her books thoroughly" correctly transforms the sentence into the subjunctive mood.

Correct sentence: Reena should read her books thoroughly.

Additional Information

  • Imperative Sentences:
    • These sentences give commands or instructions.
    • Example: "Close the door." (Direct command)
  • Subjunctive Mood:
    • Used to express wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical situations.
    • Example: "I suggest that he study harder." (Suggestion using subjunctive mood)
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