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Default Re: would you mind if

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Originally Posted by riverkid
Are regular past tense verbs, like played, remnants of the subjunctive?
Well, if it's a 'regular past tense verb' then it couldn't be a remnant of the subjunctive mood. Note that, the phrase Would you mind doesn't refer to the past.

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Originally Posted by riverkid
What does "Is it prescribed?" mean?
prescribe, vb. recommend.

Hope that helps.
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