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Q: I have noticed the absence of the subjunctive in lines from recent shows and movies. Have you?
A: The English subjunctive has been gradually disappearing since Anglo-Saxon days, with ups and downs along the way, but it hasn’t disappeared yet. In fact, it’s quite easy to find recent examples from Broadway to Hollywo...