Verb Moods!

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What are the four main verb moods in English?

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Indicative, Imperative, Subjunctive, Conditional.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the indicative mood used for?

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To make factual statements or ask questions.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the imperative mood used for?

Back

To give commands or make requests.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the subjunctive mood used for?

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To express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the conditional mood used for?

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To express actions that depend on a condition, often using 'if'.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the indicative mood.

Back

She walks to school every day.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the imperative mood.

Back

Please close the door.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

Back

If I were a bird, I would fly.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the conditional mood.

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If it rains, we will stay indoors.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

How can you identify the subjunctive mood in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that express wishes, demands, or hypothetical situations.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A