Verb Mood & Voice

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What is verb mood?

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Verb mood indicates the attitude of the speaker towards the action of the verb. It expresses whether the action is a fact, a command, a wish, or a hypothetical situation.

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What are the three main verb moods in English?

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The three main verb moods are indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.

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Define indicative mood.

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Indicative mood is used to make factual statements or ask questions. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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Define imperative mood.

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

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Define subjunctive mood.

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Subjunctive mood expresses wishes, hypothetical situations, or conditions contrary to fact. Example: 'If I were a bird, I would fly.'

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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action. In passive voice, the subject receives the action.

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Example of a sentence in active voice.

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The dog chased the cat.

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Example of a sentence in passive voice.

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The cat was chased by the dog.

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What is a subjunctive mood verb?

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A subjunctive mood verb expresses an uncertain state contrary to fact or reality or something that hasn't but could happen if conditions are met.

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Identify the mood: 'If I were rich, I would travel the world.'

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Subjunctive mood.