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. Common moods include indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.

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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: 'Close the door.'

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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: 'If I were a bird, I would fly.'

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What is the interrogative mood?

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The interrogative mood is used to ask questions. Example: 'Are you coming to the party?'

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Identify the mood: 'I suggest you change your tone of voice.'

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Imperative mood.

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Identify the mood: 'Go to your room.'

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Imperative mood.

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Identify the mood: 'Would you like another slice?'

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Interrogative mood.

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Identify the mood: 'How are you today?'

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Interrogative mood.

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Identify the mood: 'I would make the school day shorter if I was the principal.'

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Subjunctive mood.