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, subjunctive, and conditional.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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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. Example: 'The sky is blue.'

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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 or requests. Example: 'Close the door.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact. Example: 'I wish I were taller.'

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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 and its possible outcome. Example: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the mood: 'Are you going to school?'

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Interrogative mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the mood: 'I might be able to attend the program, if I can get my work done.'

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Conditional mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the mood: 'Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.'

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Indicative mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the mood: 'Lisa will be able to solve the issue, if she is here.'

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Conditional mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the mood: 'I wish you would have brought your new bike.'

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Subjunctive mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A