Verb Moods

Which verb mood is used to state a fact or give an opinion, like 'That new video game is awesome'?

• Indicative

• Imperative

• Subjunctive

• Interrogative

Answer explanation

The indicative mood is used to make factual statements or express opinions as if they are facts. The other moods are for commands (imperative), questions (interrogative), or wishes/hypothetical situations (subjunctive).

Select the sentence that is in the imperative mood.

• Did you finish your homework?

• I finished my homework an hour ago.

• Please finish your homework before you play.

• I wish I had finished my homework earlier.

Answer explanation

The imperative mood gives a command or makes a request; here, the implied subject is 'you'. The other sentences are a question (interrogative), a statement (indicative), and a wish (subjunctive).

True or False: The sentence 'Are we going to the movies on Friday?' is in the interrogative mood.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is true because the interrogative mood is used to ask a direct question. The sentence is structured as a question and ends with a question mark.

Identify the verb mood used in the following sentence: My brother plays soccer every Saturday morning.

• Interrogative

• Indicative

• Imperative

• Subjunctive

Answer explanation

The sentence is in the indicative mood because it states a simple fact. It is not asking a question, giving a command, or expressing a wish.

Complete the sentence with the verb that correctly forms the imperative mood: _______ me the remote, please.

• Passing

• Pass

• You pass

• Passed

Answer explanation

The imperative mood uses the base form of the verb to give a command or make a request. 'Pass' is the base form needed to complete the command.

True or False: The subjunctive mood is often used to talk about things that are certain to happen.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is false because the subjunctive mood is used for situations that are not certain, such as wishes, suggestions, or hypothetical scenarios (e.g., 'If I were you...').

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive mood to express a wish?

• I was taller so I could reach the top shelf.

• I wish I was taller so I could reach the top shelf.

• I wish I were taller so I could reach the top shelf.

• I am wishing to be taller for the top shelf.

Answer explanation

The subjunctive mood uses 'were' (instead of 'was') to express a wish or a situation contrary to fact. The other options use incorrect verb forms for a subjunctive wish.

Complete the sentence to form a conditional statement: If you study for the test, you _______ get a good grade.

• are

• have

• were

• might

Answer explanation

The conditional mood often uses modal verbs like 'might,' 'could,' or 'would' to show a possible outcome that depends on a condition. 'Might' correctly expresses the possibility of getting a good grade.

The principal suggested that every student _______ the new rules carefully. Which verb form best fits the sentence's subjunctive mood?

• reads

• read

• is reading

• was reading

Answer explanation

The subjunctive mood, triggered by the verb 'suggested,' requires the base form of the verb ('read') in the 'that' clause. The other options are incorrect verb forms for this structure.

Identify the verb mood in this sentence: 'Could we leave for the party a little earlier?'

• Indicative

• Subjunctive

• Interrogative

• Imperative

Answer explanation

The sentence is in the interrogative mood because it asks a question, even though it's phrased as a polite request. The subject-verb inversion ('Could we...') is a key sign of the interrogative mood.