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.

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What are the three main types of verb moods?

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The three main types of verb moods are indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.

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Define indicative mood.

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

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Give an example of a sentence in the indicative mood.

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"The sky is blue."

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Define imperative mood.

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

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Give an example of a sentence in the imperative mood.

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"Please close the door."

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Define subjunctive mood.

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

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Give an example of a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

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"If I were a bird, I would fly high."

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What is the purpose of the interrogative mood?

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The interrogative mood is used to ask questions.

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Give an example of a sentence in the interrogative mood.

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"Are you coming to the party?"