Verb Moods!

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What is the definition of verb mood?

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Verb mood is a grammatical feature that conveys the speaker's attitude toward the action of the verb, indicating whether it is a statement of fact, a command, a wish, or a possibility.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What are the three primary moods in English?

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The three primary moods in English are indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the indicative mood used for?

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The indicative mood is used to make factual statements or ask questions.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the imperative mood used for?

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The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the subjunctive mood used for?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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What is the conditional mood?

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The conditional mood expresses actions or states that are dependent on a condition, often using 'would' or 'could'.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Provide an example of a sentence in the indicative mood.

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She walks to the store every day.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide an example of a sentence in the imperative mood.

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Please close the door.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Provide an example of a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

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If I were a bird, I would fly.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Provide an example of a sentence in the conditional mood.

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If it rains, we would stay indoors.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A