Shift in Mood

Correct the shift in mood in the sentence below. "The students went through a lot this year, but they are made stronger by it."

• This year, the students went through a lot, but they were made stronger for it.

• The students went through a lot this year, but it made them stronger.

• The students went through a lot this year, but it makes them stronger.

• This year, the students went through a lot, but they are made stronger for it.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Correct the shift in verb mood in the sentence below. "Mrs. Nearhoof loved Star Wars, so the Ewok was chased by her."

• Mrs. Nearhoof loved Star Wars, so she chases the Ewok.

• Because she loved Star Wars, Mrs. Nearhoof is chasing the Ewok.

• Mrs. Nearhoof loved Star Wars, so she chased the Ewok.

• Mrs. Nearhoof loves Star Wars, so she chases the Ewok.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which sentence is written correctly without a shift in mood?

• If I was taller, I would tryout for the basketball team.

• If I were taller, I would tryout for the basketball team.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

When an author shifts the mood from cheerful to somber, what is the likely effect on the reader?

• The reader becomes disinterested in the story.

• The reader may feel a sense of foreboding or anticipation.

• The reader's understanding of the plot decreases.

• The reader is amused by the change.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word best describes the mood of this passage?

• Lively

• Angry

• Ominous

• Amusing

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Does this passage give the reader a positive or negative mood?

• Positive

• Negative

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the mood of excitement affect the reader's perception in a story about a surprise party?

• It makes the story feel slow-paced.

• It creates anticipation and keeps the reader engaged.

• It confuses the reader about the story's events.

• It makes the story less interesting.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What mood does the use of a fast-paced, rhythmic beat in a movie soundtrack most likely convey?

• Boredom

• Tension

• Excitement

• Sadness

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is an appropriate shift in verb mood

• When there are two or more verbs in a sentence, but they don’t have the same mood therefore confusing the reader

• If there are two or more verbs in a sentence, they should all have the same verb mood.

• A verb that indicates the attitude of the speaker

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is an inappropriate shift in verb mood?

• A verb that indicates the attitude of the speaker

• If there are two or more verbs in a sentence, they should all have the same verb mood.

• When there are two or more verbs in a sentence, but they don’t have the same mood therefore confusing the reader

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A