W7 VERB MOODS

Verbs have mood? ​😱

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• ​Verbs in the indicative mood indicate a fact or opinion.

• ​Indicative mood makes a statement or asks a question.

• ​For instance:

• ​I am too ill to go to school today.

• ​My english class is amazing!

• ​The cafeteria is serving cheeseburgers for lunch.

• ​Verbs in the imperative mood express a command o request.

• ​Imperative mood can also be command or instruction.

• ​It can be quite strong or to be just a suggestion.

• ​If the sentence feels too forceful, it can be softened with the use of "please".

• ​For instance:

• ​Go to school.

• ​Please get up and get dressed.

• ​Eat healthy breakfast.

• ​Pack your lunch.

• ​Verbs in the interrogative mood ask a question.

• ​The speaker asks questions.

• ​For instance:

• ​Are you going to school?

• ​Do you feel well?

• ​What was today's assignment?

• ​What is your favorite dessert?

• ​Verbs in the conditional mood express a statement about what might happen IF something else happens.

• ​Usually includes the words: might, could, would, if.

• ​For instance:

• ​If I feel well, then I will go to school.

• ​If it rains, then I will get wet.

• ​He could have used his phone, if he had returned his technology contract.

• Verbs in the subjunctive mood describe a state that is contrary to fact, something that cannot happen.

• Hypothetical situation, wishes, demands or suggestions as well.

• For instance:

• I wouldn't do that if I were you.

• I wish my cold were better today.

• If I were you, I would consult a doctor. ​

​Identify what mood the following sentences are written in.