English subjunctive

Okay, sweetie, let's talk about the English subjunctive. This is a special way of using verbs that we use when we want to talk about things that aren't real or things that we wish were true.

So you know how we usually say things like "I am happy" or "She walks to school"? Those are called indicative statements. But when we use the subjunctive, we might say things like "If I were a bird, I could fly" or "I suggest that he study harder". These sentences use special verb forms that show that we're talking about things that aren't actually true right now.

Sometimes the subjunctive can be a bit tricky, because the verb forms can be different from what we're used to hearing. For example, instead of saying "I have" we might say "I should have" or "I were to have". But with a bit of practice, you'll get the hang of it!

Overall, the subjunctive is a cool tool that we can use to talk about possibilities and wishes that might not be real right now. It helps us express ourselves in a more interesting way!