While communicating, sentences in subjunctive mood:
A)distract the receiver from paying sufficient attention to the statements that follow.
B)include a reason that makes a negative idea seem less objectionable and thus improves the tone.
C) divert attention from the real message to emotional issues that have little to do with the message.
D) restate ideas that are sufficiently implied.

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Sentences in subjunctive mood can be used to express hypothetical, doubtful or desirable situations. In communication, they can be used to soften a negative idea and make it more acceptable. This can improve the overall tone and make the message more persuasive. Thus, option B is correct. Options A, C and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the impact of subjunctive mood on communication.

While Communicating, Sentences in Subjunctive Mood