Imperative, Interrogative, Indicative Verb Moods
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Lesson Objective
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Verb
a word that indicates a physical action (ex. “drive”), a mental action (e.x., “think”), or a state of being (e.x., “exist”).
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Multiple Select
Find all of the Verbs.
sing
kid
play
house
jump
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Multiple Select
Find all of the Verbs.
cookie
bake
kitchen
running
eating
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Reading helps brain development.
Dave had lasagna for dinner.
She might fail the test if she doesn't study.
Examples:
used to explain a fact or state something that is happening in reality.
also be used in sentences using may or might that indicate something is a real possibility.
Definition:
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Multiple Choice
Indicative or not? Mr. Bland called attention to the example.
Indicative
Not Indicative
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Multiple Choice
Indicative or not? Do you like celery sticks as a snack?
Indicative
Not Indicative
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Multiple Choice
Indicative or not? We should be able to make it to the movie on time.
Indicative
Not Indicative
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Take out the trash before you go to bed.
Bring a jacket to school.
Make your bed, please.
Examples:
used to give orders, give directions, or make requests.
In imperative sentences, the word you (the subject), is not stated -- only implied.
Definition:
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Multiple Choice
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Are we allowed to see that movie?
Who is the new science teacher?
Will you please leave me alone?
Although please is included, this is an imperative sentence because "Leave me alone" is a command.
Examples:
used to ask questions
not all sentences ending in a question mark indicate the interrogative mood, though.
Definition:
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Multiple Choice
Identify this verb mood: Did she feed the dog or the cat?
Interrogative
Imperative
Indicative
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Multiple Choice
What is the verb mood?
Why did he want to go to the mall?
indicative
imperative
interrogative
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Multiple Choice
What is the verb mood?
She walks her two dogs every day.
indicative
imperative
interrogative
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Multiple Choice
What's the mood?
imperative
subjunctive
interrogative
conditional
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Multiple Choice
What's the mood?
imperative
subjunctive
indicative
conditional
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Multiple Choice
What's the mood?
imperatve
indicative
subjunctive
interrogative
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Multiple Choice
What's the mood?
conditional
subjunctive
interrogative
imperative
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Multiple Choice
What's the mood?
conditional
imperative
indicative
interrogative
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Multiple Choice
What's the mood?
conditional
interrogative
indicative
imperative
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Multiple Choice
What's the mood?
interrogative
imperative
conditional
indicative
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Multiple Choice
Which TWO moods are represented?
interrogative and subjunctive
conditional and imperative
indicative and interrogative
imperative and interrogative
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Multiple Choice
Which verb mood gives a command?
Interrogative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Indicative
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Multiple Choice
Which verb mood asks a question?
Interrogative
Imperative
Subjunctive
Indicative
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following sentences is in the indicative mood?
That was a great dinner!
Eat your dinner.
The building is on fire.
Do you like sour candy?
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Multiple Choice
What is the mood of the verb empty in the first of the following sentences?
Empty the trash can, Juanita. It must be done before you can play basketball.
interrogative
subjunctive
imperative
indicative
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Multiple Choice
What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?
Please slice the apple.
Indicative
Subjunctive
Imperative
Conditional
Interrogative
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Multiple Choice
What is the Mood of the verb in this sentence?
The internet signal is poor in my neighborhood.
Indicative
Subjunctive
Imperative
Conditional
Interrogative
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Multiple Choice
What is the mood of the verb in the sentence below?:
Mia is the tallest in the class.
Indicative
Interrogative
Subjunctive
Imperative
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Multiple Choice
Which verb mood is in the following sentence?
Their new puppy walks quickly.
indicative
interrogative
conditional
subjunctive
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Multiple Choice
What is the mood of the verb make in the first of the following sentences?
Make sure you call your mom when you get home. You could let her know you are safe.
interrogative
subjunctive
imperative
indicative
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Multiple Choice
The imperative mood is
the verb form that gives a command or advice.
the verb form that expresses an assertion, fact, or opinion.
the verb mood that shows something is possible, using words such as "might" and "could."
the verb form that asks a question and attempts to find more information.
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Multiple Choice
Which example is NOT in the imperative mood?
Finish your dinner, and then put your dishes in the sink.
Stop that, now!
I want chocolate ice cream with rainbow sprinkles.
Please, do your best on your classwork.
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Multiple Choice
The indicative mood
is the verb form that gives a command or advice.
is the verb form that expresses an assertion, fact, or opinion.
is the verb mood that expresses something unlikely, hoped for, or feared.
is the verb mood that asks questions to get more information.
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Multiple Choice
Which example is NOT in the indicative mood?
I am so tired!
Chicken parmesan is one of my favorite meals.
Brussel sprouts are gross.
Why do some animals hibernate, but others stay awake all winter?
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Multiple Choice
Has the package you ordered last week arrived yet?
interrogative
conditional
subjunctive
indicative
imperative
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Multiple Choice
Read every day so that you will have a deep understanding of the world.
interrogative
conditional
subjunctive
indicative
imperative
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Multiple Choice
Ethan squinted his eyes as he looked out at the dark road ahead of him.
interrogative
conditional
subjunctive
indicative
imperative
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Multiple Choice
How long has he been training to climb Mount Everest?
interrogative
conditional
subjunctive
indicative
imperative
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Poll
How confident do you feel in recognizing the difference between the three moods?
1- bad
2- ehhh
3- good
4- great
5- excellent
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Poll
Do you feel you need more practice?
Yes
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