Verb Moods

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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: 'She is reading a book.'

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What is the Imperative Mood?

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

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What is the Subjunctive Mood?

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

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What is the purpose of the Indicative Mood?

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The purpose of the Indicative Mood is to convey information or ask questions about reality.

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What is the purpose of the Imperative Mood?

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The purpose of the Imperative Mood is to instruct or command someone to do something.

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What is the purpose of the Subjunctive Mood?

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The purpose of the Subjunctive Mood is to express desires, doubts, or hypothetical situations.

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Give an example of a sentence in the Indicative Mood.

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Example: 'The sun rises in the east.'

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Give an example of a sentence in the Imperative Mood.

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Example: 'Turn off the lights.'

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Give 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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What is the difference between the Indicative and Subjunctive Moods?

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The Indicative Mood states facts, while the Subjunctive Mood expresses wishes or hypotheticals.