Verb Moods

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What is a verb mood?

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A verb mood is a form of a verb that expresses the attitude of the speaker toward the action or state of being of the verb. Common moods include indicative, imperative, subjunctive, and conditional.

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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?

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The indicative mood is used to make factual statements or ask questions. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

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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?

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The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests. Example: 'Close the door.'

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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?

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The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or conditions contrary to fact. Example: 'I wish I were taller.'

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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 that depend on a condition. Example: 'If I had a car, I would drive to school.'

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Identify the mood: 'If only I was taller.'

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Subjunctive mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Identify the mood: 'Please pass the salt.'

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Imperative mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the mood: 'I hope you succeed.'

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Subjunctive mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Identify the mood: 'The dog barks loudly.'

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Indicative mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

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Identify the mood: 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

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Conditional mood.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A