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Is "were" a part of subjunctive mood?

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Rebecca

While "were" can be part of the subjunctive mood, it is not part of the subjunctive mood here. "Were" here refers to the plural past. Ex: My friend and I were there last weekend! ("Were" used to refer to the plural past) Ex: If I were you, I would apply for the job. ("Were" used in the subjunctive mood)

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