Which sentence correctly uses the indicative mood because it expresses affirmative certainty?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Il est évident que nous prendrons le premier train pour Liège
Expressions of affirmative certitude and objective evidence, such as 'il est évident que' and 'il est certain que', take the indicative mood in French ('prendrons'). When negated or turned into doubt ('il n'est pas certain', 'je doute que') or necessity ('il est indispensable que'), they govern the subjunctive.
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