Verb Mood

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What is Verb Mood?

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Verb mood is a grammatical feature that conveys the speaker's attitude toward the action of the verb. It indicates whether the action is a statement, a command, a wish, or a condition.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What are the four main types of verb moods?

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The four main types of verb moods are Indicative, Imperative, Subjunctive, and Conditional.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Define Indicative Mood.

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Indicative mood is used to make factual statements or ask questions. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Define Imperative Mood.

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Imperative mood is used to give commands or requests. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Define Subjunctive Mood.

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Subjunctive mood expresses wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact. Example: 'If I were a bird, I would fly.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Define Conditional Mood.

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Conditional mood expresses actions that depend on a condition being met. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is an example of a sentence in the Subjunctive Mood?

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Example: 'I wish it were summer all year long.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is an example of a sentence in the Imperative Mood?

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Example: 'Turn off the lights when you leave.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is an example of a sentence in the Indicative Mood?

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Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is an example of a sentence in the Conditional Mood?

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Example: 'You could win the game if you practice hard.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A