Verb Mood & Voice*

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What is the definition of active voice?

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Active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb.

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What is the definition of passive voice?

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Passive voice is when the subject of the sentence receives the action of the verb.

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Identify the mood: 'She is running.'

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Indicative mood.

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Identify the mood: 'If I were you, I would study harder.'

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Subjunctive mood.

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What does an indicative mood verb indicate?

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An indicative mood verb indicates a fact or opinion.

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What is the main characteristic of the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood expresses wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact.

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What is an example of a sentence in passive voice?

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The book was read by the student.

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What is an example of a sentence in active voice?

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The student read the book.

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What does it mean for verbs to be consistent in voice?

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It means that all verbs in a sentence maintain the same voice, either all active or all passive.

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What is the difference between active and passive voice in terms of focus?

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Active voice focuses on the subject performing the action, while passive voice focuses on the action being performed on the subject.