Verb Moods

By: Charlotte Krupa

Indicative Mood A statement, fact, or opinion A little hint... It indicates something Examples: I like to travel to different cities around the

world. Ducks, like humans, have different regional

accents when communicating with each other. In my opinion, I prefer the color blue over the

color red.

Imperative Mood Expresses command, advice, or

prohibition. Hint: it is important to you Examples: Don’t drown that puppy! Be very cautious! No diving in the shallow end of the pool.

Interrogative Moods Asks a question Examples: Can I help you with anything? What is your name? Are you going to the study session

tomorrow?

Subjunctive Mood Expresses unreal/imaginary conditions,

importance, urgency, wishes, or desires Normally uses: if, were, could, should,

would, and may There are three rules (next three slides) Not cause and effect! General example: If only I could get a good grade on the

test!

Subjunctive Rule #1 The subjunctive that uses “if” is

generally used to express a wish, want, or desire.

Examples: Oh, if only I could get a new phone! If I could win a million dollars, that

would be great.

Subjunctive Rule #2 If the subjunctive is used with “that,”

then it expresses urgency and importance.

Examples: It is very important you study for the

test. Use caution when making a fire. I suggest you stop poking me, right now.

Subjunctive Rule #3 Remember that the word “that” can be

implied or invisible. Examples: I suggest you don’t go through the gate. It is urgent you take cover during bad

weather. Please note next week we have a test.

Conditional Moods Depends on the conditions for

something to happen. Uses if with cause and effect Examples: If I were to fall off this chair, I would

injure myself. If I go to the meeting, I will learn more

about the topic.

Practice Sentences!① May I please go use the restroom?② If I can go to the party, then I will buy

them a gift.③ I like Thanksgiving because I see my

family and eat great food!④ If only you could stop talking!⑤ I suggest you do your homework.

Answers to practice sentences① Interrogative② Conditional③ Indicative④ Subjunctive⑤ Imperative

More Practice!1) Can Ansley come over this weekend?2) Stop the music, someone’s not dancing.3) My phone is both black and white.4) If only eighth graders walked faster to class.5) I suggest you turn in your homework right now. 6) There are lots of girls that play volleyball, including me!7) Don’t eat that pizza, it’s from last week. 8) I wish you could charge your phone by playing on it. 9) How does carrot cake taste?10) Use caution in blizzards so that you don’t get hurt.

Practice Sentence Answers1) Interrogative2) Imperative3) Indicative4) Subjunctive5) Conditional6) Indicative7) Imperative8) Subjunctive9) Interrogative10) Conditional

Name the mood!Please stop talking!

My favorite color is blue.

Imperative

Oh, If only you could pay me enough.

Subjunctive

Indicative

Can you help me with my work?

Interrogative

Quiz #1① Which verb mood is a desire or a wish?② Which verb mood uses if to show cause

and effect?③ Which verb mood is a statement?④ Which verb mood asks a question?⑤ Which verb mood has an urgency to it?⑥ Which verb mood has three specific

rules?

Quiz #1 answers!① Subjunctive② Conditional③ Indicative④ Interrogative⑤ Imperative⑥ Subjunctive

Quiz #2① If you scream to much, you could strain

your vocal cords.② If only I didn’t have so much

homework.③ What was Georgia’s first colonial

settlement?④ I have so many blankets.⑤ You need to get off the desk!

Quiz #2 answers!① Conditional② Subjunctive③ Interrogative④ Indicative⑤ Imperative

Bibliography "English Grammar 101: Verb Mood."

Daily Writing Tips. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Sept. 2014.

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