Download Verb Moods

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Verb moods indicate a
state of being or reality.
They show the manner in
which the action or
condition is intended.
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Set up your foldable with
five sections: indicative,
interrogative, imperative,
subjunctive, conditional
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Indicative states an apparent
fact. This is the way verbs are
normally used in English.
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Examples:
 Last year, I ate a sandwich for
lunch almost every day.
 Mrs. Freeman drives a very nice
car.
 Bernie's cat likes to sit on a piano
bench.
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Interrogative indicates a
state of questioning. In the
interrogative, the subjectverb order is inverted.
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Examples:
 Will Dad take out the trash
tomorrow?
 Have we completed the final
project?
 Will you walk to the library
tomorrow?
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Imperative states a
command or request.
Frequently, the subject
does not appear in the
sentence, but it is implied.
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Examples:
 (You) Wait and watch before
crossing the street.
 Come here.
 Hang on!
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Subjunctive expresses a doubt, desire,
imaginary situation, or condition
contrary to fact. The subjunctive
typically takes these verbs:
 ask, demand, insist, move, order, pray,
determine, prefer, recommend, regret,
request, require, suggest, wish
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Examples:
 If I were you, I would study very hard for
Friday's test.
 I prefer Mom drive me to the store instead
of my cousin Bob.
 Principal Andrews insists that we students
walk on the right side of the hallway.
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Conditional indicates a conditional
state that will cause something else
to happen. It is marked by the words
"might," "could," and "would."
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Examples:
 If we use our time wisely, we might get
to go home early. If the people use their time
wisely (conditional state), they might get to go
home early ("going home early" will happen).
 Arnie could find a better job if he visited
an employment agency. If he visited an
employment agency (conditional state), Arnie could
find a better job ("finding" will happen).
Which of these sentences use the verb mood in the
indicative?
A. Latoya might be confused if you show up like that.
B. Give me one reason to stay here, or I'll turn
around.
C. I wish you were more serious towards your
studies.
D. The red Mustang is speeding on the freeway.
Correct Answer: D!
Must you always wear that perfume?
Which verb mood is used in the sentence above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
Interrogative
Correct Answer: E!
Our healthcare may improve if everyone ate
healthier.
Which verb mood is used in the sentence above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
Interrogative
Correct Answer: C!
Last but not the least, be true to yourself.
Which verb mood is used in the sentence above?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Indicative
Imperative
Conditional
Subjunctive
Interrogative
Correct Answer: B!
Identify the sentence that is subjunctive in mood.
A. I could believe him if he produced more
evidence.
B. He acts as if he were already the winner this
year.
C. We have fond memories of the Yellowstone.
D. Pretend for a second that he has not seen you.
Correct Answer: B!
Which of these statements is interrogative in mood?
A. You always find a way to let the other person see
the light.
B. I suggest that you be the bigger person in the
disagreement.
C. The team might be happy if the teacher extended
the deadline.
D. What inspired you to wear a periwinkle dress to a
funeral?
Correct Answer: D!
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What obstacles stand in the way of reaching the
American Dream?
 Language
 Discrimination
 Poverty
Which documents fit into which bucket?
Possible answers:
Document A & B: poverty
Document C: language
Document D: discrimination
Which is the biggest?
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Thesis: An opinion statement declaring your
objective for writing your essay; basically, your
argument in one sentence.
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Possible thesis statement:
 Although language and discrimination are also
obstacles, poverty is the biggest obstacle to
achieving the American Dream in The House on
Mango Street.
 Any other ideas?
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choose to work alone
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