Verb Moods!

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What is a verb mood?

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A verb mood is a form of a verb that expresses the attitude of the speaker toward the action or state of being of the verb. Common moods include indicative, imperative, conditional, and subjunctive.

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CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

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What is the indicative mood?

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The indicative mood is used to make factual statements or ask questions. It expresses certainty and is the most common mood in English.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the imperative mood?

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The imperative mood is used to give commands, make requests, or offer invitations. It often omits the subject, as it is understood to be 'you'.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the conditional mood?

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The conditional mood expresses a condition or hypothetical situation, often using 'if' clauses. It indicates that something will happen only if a certain condition is met.

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CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

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What is the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations. It often appears in clauses that begin with 'if' or 'that'.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Example of a sentence in the indicative mood.

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She walks to school every day.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Example of a sentence in the imperative mood.

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Please close the door.

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CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

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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.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

CCSS.L.8.1C

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Example of a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

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I wish that he were here.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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How can you identify the indicative mood in a sentence?

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Look for statements of fact or questions that provide information without expressing commands or conditions.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A