Verbs Have Moods Too In this case however
Verbs Have Moods , Too ! In this case, however, mood has nothing to do with frame of mind, as in happy or sad. Verb
What is verb mood? Mood is the form a verb takes to show it is to be regarded: as a fact, a command, a wish, or an uncertainty. There are five different verb moods: indicative, imperative, interrogative, subjunctive, and conditional.
e v i t a c Indi Definition: Most common of the verb moods; indicates a statement, a fact, or an opinion. Hint: The main verb in a declarative sentence, or an interrogative sentence will be in the indicative mood.
e v i t a r e Imp Definition : gives a command Hint: Most imperative verbs don’t have a written subject; subject is implied Sentence : Scream your favorite song as loud as you can.
interrogative Definition : Asks a question Hint: Frequently the subject/verb order is reversed; main verb comes after the subject Sentence : Did you scream at the
Conditional Definition: Depends on something else to happen. Hint: If this, then that… Under these conditions… Based on t hese condit ions, something is certain to happen, unlike the s ubjunctive mood. Sentence: If you scream the loudest, you will be on TV. Look for: might, must, could, should, or would
Subjunctive Definition: Indicates a hypothetical state, contrary to reality, such as a wish, a desire, or an imaginary situation Hint: L ook fo r if/we statem re ents; u instea ses be d of am are , is, or In the subjunctive mood, it is not certain. This situation may never happen, unlike in the conditional mood. It is just a, what if? Sentence: If I were to scream my loudest, I could severely injure my vocal cords.
Let’s Practice! DIRECTIONS: Tell what type of verb mood is used in the sentence. Where is the key to your house? A. Indicative B. Imperative C. Interrogative D. Conditional E. Subjunctive C. Interrogative Why?
Let’s Practice! DIRECTIONS: Tell what type of verb mood is used in the sentence. If I were to win a million dollars, there a million things I would do! A. Indicative B. Imperative C. Interrogative D. Conditional E. Subjunctive Why?
Let’s Practice! DIRECTIONS: Tell what type of verb mood is used in the sentence. Christmas is less than two months away! A. Indicative B. Imperative C. Interrogative D. Conditional E. Subjunctive A. Indicative Why?
Let’s Practice! If you study for this quiz, you DIRECTIONS: Tell what type of verb mood is used in the sentence. will get an “A”. . A. Indicative B. Imperative C. Interrogative D. Conditional E. Subjunctive D. Conditional Why?
Let’s Practice! DIRECTIONS: Tell what type of verb mood is used in the sentence. Bring your animals inside in the winter. A. Indicative B. Imperative C. Interrogative D. Conditional E. Subjunctive B. Imperative Why?
Poor Biebs, needs some help with his grammar So… Can yo u help The Bieb’s out? ? ? What is wrong with h is song? In what mood is the s i h f o e l t i t e h t n i verb song? “If I Was Your Boyfriend” Subjunctive https: //www. youtube. com/wat ch? v=-8 YO 2 YOLPFw
Why does “w as” have to be change d to “were”? in the iate form r p o r p p a ly n o e th is ” e “Wer ld use “I u o w e w , y ll a m r o N. d o subjunctive mo tical was”, but in a hypothe form e th is ” e r e “w , d o o m e v situation/subjuncti used. Why can’t we l eave it as is, and assum e it’s in the condition Because it is not a certain al condition; it’s only a hypothetical form? situation he’s talking about. It’s not guaranteed under a certain
The End! Be Happy! You Know All 5 Verb Moods !
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