Moods of Verbs

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What is a verb mood?

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A verb mood is a form of a verb that conveys the speaker's attitude toward the action or state of being expressed by the verb.

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What are the three main moods of verbs?

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The three main moods of verbs are indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.

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Define the indicative mood.

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

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Define the imperative mood.

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

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Define the subjunctive mood.

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

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Example of a sentence in the indicative mood.

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She walks to school every day.

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Example of a sentence in the imperative mood.

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Please close the door.

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Example of a sentence in the subjunctive mood.

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If I were a bird, I would fly.

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What is the verb mood in the sentence: 'Take this quiz now.'?

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Imperative mood.

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What is the verb mood in the sentence: 'The baby might cry if you pick him up.'?

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Subjunctive mood.