Is "were" a part of subjunctive mood?
Native speaker’s answer
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)