Grade 8 Unit 2 - Verb Moods

Grade 8 Unit 2 - Verb Moods

Verb Moods

• Imperative (“!”): Something is a command or request; usually has an exclamation mark

• Indicative (“.”): Sentence is indicating something; uses a period

• Interrogative (“?”): Sentence is interrogating, asking a question; has question mark

• Subjunctive (“.”): Sentence expressing a demand , wish, suggestion, or a hypothetical situation; uses a period

• Conditional (“.”): Sentence is based on if something happens, then something else will; uses a period

Verb Moods

• Imperative (“!”): Something is a command or request; usually has an exclamation mark

• I’m telling you, Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas!

• Don't touch the jello!

• Do what you were told!

• Hit the brakes!

Verb Moods

• Indicative (“.”): Sentence is indicating something; uses a period

• Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.

• The world is flat.

• The moon landing was faked.

• Ufos are real.

Verb Moods

• Interrogative (“?”): Sentence is interrogating, asking a question; has question mark

• Have you seen the ducks?

• Did you know the ducks at the park are free?

• What's the difference between a duck and a goose?

• How did that duck get in here?

• Why is there a duck in the cereal bowl?

Verb Moods

• Subjunctive (“.”): Sentence expressing a demand , wish, suggestion, or a hypothetical situation; uses a period

• I think Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.

• I hope it doesn't rain.

• I wouldn't run like that if I were you.

• If I were you, I'd go.

• I suggest you go to sleep, young man.

Verb Moods

• Conditional (“.”): Sentence is based on if something happens, then something else will; uses a period

• If the textbook is correct, Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas.

• If I had more time, I would travel.

• If I eat too much, I will be full.

• If you are working, you may also listen to music.

Multiple Choice

Do morray eels have two sets of jaws?

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

An ostrich's legs are strong enough to kill a man!

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

Sea horses mate for life.

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

Adult elephants may weigh less than a whale's tongue.

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

All clownfish are born male.

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

If a female is needed for mating, clownfish will change sex

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

All polars bears are left handed, I think.

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

Do honeybees have hairs on their eyes to help collect pollen?

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

Panda’s eat 28 pounds of bamboo a day!

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

Say “please” and “thank you!”

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

How long have alligators been around?

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

Gentoo penguins use a pebble to propose to their girlfriends.

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")

Multiple Choice

Cows have separation anxiety, too?

• imperative ("!")

• indicative (".")

• interrogative ("?")

• subjunctive (".")

• conditional (".")