Verbals & Verb Mood

Ethan is writing a report and wants to state facts and ask questions. Which mood should he use in his writing?

• Indicative mood

• Imperative mood

• Subjunctive mood

• Emotive mood

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Oliver, Ethan and Mason are in a race. What would you say to Mason to encourage him in the imperative mood?

• Study, Mason

• Sleep, Mason

• Run, Mason

• Example: 'Go, Mason' or 'Eat, Mason'

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.K.1D

Aiden is writing a letter to his favorite author, expressing his wish to meet him. Lily suggests that he should use the subjunctive mood in his letter. Liam, who is not sure about the purpose of the subjunctive mood, asks Lily. What does Lily tell Liam about the purpose of the subjunctive mood?

• To express wishes, suggestions, hypothetical situations, or uncertainty.

• To indicate past tense

• To express excitement and enthusiasm

• To show certainty and facts

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

If Luna were Avery, she would go to the library. What mood is the verb 'were' in this sentence?

• Conditional

• Indicative

• Subjunctive

• Imperative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

During a dinner party at David's house, Noah politely said to Priya, 'Please pass the salt.' Identify the verb mood in Noah's sentence.

• Interrogative

• Indicative

• Subjunctive

• Imperative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

During the summer holidays, Scarlett, Kai, and Lily decided to try out different activities. Scarlett chose painting, Kai chose reading, and Lily chose swimming. Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is Lily's favorite activity.'

• Painting

• Reading

• Eating

• Swimming

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Evelyn noticed a broken window in the school's art room. Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken window needs to be fixed by Aiden.'

• needs

• window

• fixed

• broken

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Elijah is eager to join the school band and he told Charlotte, 'I want to learn how to play the guitar.' In this sentence, what is the infinitive?

• want to learn

• how to play

• the guitar

• to learn

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

During a debate, Noah said, 'If I were the president, I would implement new policies.' What mood is the verb 'were' in this sentence?

• Indicative

• Subjunctive

• Imperative

• Interrogative

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The painted house looked beautiful in the sunlight.'

• painted

• house

• looked

• beautiful

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C