Moods of Verbs

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What is the mood of a verb?

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The mood of a verb expresses the speaker's attitude toward the action or state of being. It indicates whether the action is a statement, a command, a wish, or a question.

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What are the four moods of verbs?

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The four moods of verbs are indicative, imperative, subjunctive, and interrogative.

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Define the indicative mood.

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The indicative mood is used to make factual statements or ask questions. It expresses reality.

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Define the imperative mood.

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The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests.

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Define the subjunctive mood.

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact.

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Define the interrogative mood.

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The interrogative mood is used to ask questions.

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Example of a sentence in the indicative mood.

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She is reading a book.

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Example of a sentence in the imperative mood.

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Close the door.

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Example of a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

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If I were a bird, I would fly.

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Example of a sentence in the interrogative mood.

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Are you coming to the party?