Verb Tense, Mood, and Voice Review

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What is the subjunctive mood?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, or actions that are contrary to fact. It often appears in clauses that begin with 'if' or 'wish.'

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Provide an example of a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

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If you had gone to the mall, you would have an outfit for the interview.

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What is active voice in a sentence?

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Active voice occurs when the subject of the sentence performs the action expressed by the verb. It typically follows the structure: subject + verb + object.

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Rewrite the following sentence in active voice: 'The book was read by the student.'

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The student read the book.

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What is passive voice in a sentence?

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Passive voice occurs when the subject of the sentence is acted upon by the verb. It typically follows the structure: subject + form of 'to be' + past participle.

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Provide an example of a sentence in active voice.

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Michael thinks that negative test results prove that Kevin has cancer.

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What is the indicative mood?

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The indicative mood is used to make factual statements, ask questions, or express opinions. It is the most common mood in English.

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Provide an example of a sentence in the indicative mood.

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I worked on my homework in class so I did not have to do it over the weekend.

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What is verb tense?

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Verb tense indicates the time of action or state of being expressed by the verb. Common tenses include past, present, and future.

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Identify the verb tense in the sentence: 'I drove to the store yesterday.'

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Past tense.