Exploring Conditional and Subjunctive Verb Moods

Mrs. M presents a lesson on verb moods, focusing on conditional and subjunctive moods. She reviews indicative, imperative, and interrogative moods, then explains how conditional mood indicates potential outcomes based on conditions, using words like 'could' and 'would'. The subjunctive mood is discussed as expressing hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations, often using 'if' clauses. Examples illustrate these concepts, and students are encouraged to use provided resources for a quiz.

What does the indicative mood primarily express?

• Questions

• Wishes

• Commands

• Declarative statements

What is the primary function of the imperative mood?

• To give commands

• To state facts

• To ask questions

• To express wishes

Which mood is used to express a hypothetical condition that could cause another event?

• Conditional

• Subjunctive

• Imperative

• Indicative

In which mood would you find the use of 'could' or 'would'?

• Indicative

• Conditional

• Imperative

• Subjunctive

Which sentence is an example of the conditional mood?

• I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener.

• The light bulb might explode if I jiggle the switch.

• You must finish your homework.

• I was a young boy.

What does the conditional mood depend on?

• A hypothetical condition

• A real situation

• A command being given

• A direct question

What does the subjunctive mood typically express?

• Real actions

• Hypothetical situations

• Past events

• Commands

Which example best illustrates the use of the subjunctive mood?

• If I were a butterfly, I would have wings.

• Is the dog lazy?

• Close the door!

• The dog was lazy.

What is a key indicator of the subjunctive mood in a sentence?

• Direct statements

• Questions marks

• Use of 'were' instead of 'was'

• Use of past tense

Which mood would you use to express a wish or desire?

• Imperative

• Indicative

• Conditional

• Subjunctive