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 of the verb. 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, ask questions, or express opinions. 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: "I wish I were taller."

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What does the indicative mood express?

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The indicative mood expresses facts, opinions, or questions.

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What does the imperative mood express?

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The imperative mood expresses commands or requests.

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What does the subjunctive mood express?

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The subjunctive mood expresses wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions that are not real.

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Identify a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

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"If I were a bird, I would fly."

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Identify a sentence in the imperative mood.

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"Please pass the salt."

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Identify a sentence in the indicative mood.

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"The sky is blue."