Understanding Verb Moods in English

Complete the sentence: The mood of a verb indicates (shows) _____ .

• the subject is active.

• a state of being or reality.

• the speaker is the subject.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete this sentence: The indicative mood of a verb is used _____ .

• in most assertions (statements), facts, or opinions.

• in a direct command.

• to indicate the future tense.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete this sentence: The imperative mood of a verb is used to _____ .

• show the indirect object is being acted upon.

• ask a question.

• indicate a request or command.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete this sentence: The interrogative mood of a verb is used to _____ .

• show the indirect object is being acted upon.

• ask a question.

• indicate a request or command.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete this sentence: The conditional mood of a verb is used to _____ .

• show the indirect object is being acted upon.

• indicate a state that will cause something else to happen.

• indicate a request or command.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Complete this sentence: The subjunctive mood of a verb is most commonly used _____ .

• when the subject is acting upon an object.

• in a direct question or a command.

• in contrary-to-fact or hypothetical statements.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence shows the indicative mood?

• Sit down and be quiet.

• She walks her two dogs every day.

• Why did he insist on driving to the mall?

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence shows the imperative mood?

• Turn in your ID badge before leaving the building.

• We should turn in our ID badges before leaving the building.

• Should we turn in our ID badges before leaving the building?

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence shows conditional mood?

• You could earn high wages.

• You earn high wages.

• Do you earn high wages?

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence shows the subjunctive mood?

• If he were the chief financial officer, the company would make a profit.

• Is he the chief financial officer of this profitable company?

• He is the chief financial officer of a profitable company.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A