VERB MOODS Using Verbs in Moods

Look at the faces above. What is the emotion shown by each? HAPP Y LOVESA D

Those emotions are the representation of “moods” for people. This unit is going to focus on the “moods” of a VERB. What is a verb mood? Strategies used in writing to indicate a state of being or reality. They show the manner in which the action/condition is intended.

There are FIVE types of verb moods: 1.Indicative 2.Interrogative 3.Imperative 4.Subjunctive 5.Conditional

Indicative The indicative verb mood states an apparent fact. *This is the way verbs are normally used in English EXAMPLES: 1.) Last year I ate a sandwich for lunch almost everyday. 2.) Mrs. Freeman drives a very nice car. 3.) Bernie’s cat likes to sit on the piano bench.

Which sentence is in the indicative verb mood? A.)The river flows under the bridge. B.) Please sit down. C.) We might see a rainbow if we look out the rainbow. D.) The rules recommend electing an experienced climber.

Interrogative The interrogative verb mood indicates a state of questioning. Subject-Verb order is switched. (Interrogative of: You will walk to the library tomorrow.) EXAMPLES: 1.) Will Dad take out the trash tomorrow? (Interrogative of: Dad will take out the trash tomorrow.) 2.) Have we completed the final project? (Interrogative of: We have completed the final project.) 3.) Will you walk to the library tomorrow?

Which sentence is in the interrogative verb mood? A.) He takes great pride in his work. B.) Be nice, sweet child. C.) Has Barry ever been to the world series? D.) The eyes are the window to the soul.

1. Wait and watch before crossing the street. Imperative The imperative mood states a command or request. Frequently, the subject will not appear, but it is implied. EXAMPLES: 3.) Come here. 2.) Hang on!

Which sentence is in the imperative verb mood? A.) He told me that he had finished the work. B.) Please sit down. C.) Are you going to school tomorrow? D.) It has been raining since last night.

The subjunctive mood expresses a doubt, desire, imaginary situation, or condition contrary to fact. Subjunctive The subjunctive typically takes these verbs: ask, demand, insist, move, order, pray, determine, prefer, recommend, regret, request, require, suggest, wish

EXAMPLES: 2.) Principal Andrews insists that we students walk on the right side of the hallway. 1.) If I were you, I would study very hard for Friday's test. 3.) I prefer Mom drive me to the store instead of my cousin Bob.

Which sentence is in the subjunctive verb mood? A.)Go to your room. B.) It is time we started. C.) The eyes are the window to the soul. D.) I pray that never happens to me.

The conditional mood indicates a conditional state that will cause something else to happen. Conditional A conditional verb mood is marked by the words "might," "could," “ if, ” and "would."

-If we use our time wisely, we might get to go home early. If the people use their time wisely (conditional state), they might get to go home early ("going home early" will happen). -Arnie could find a better job if he visited an employment agency. If he visited an employment agency (conditional state), Arnie could find a better job ("finding" will happen). -Brenda would arrive in town earlier if she leaves Blythe County tomorrow morning. If she leaves Blythe County tomorrow morning (conditional state), Brenda would arrive in town earlier ("arriving" will happen). Examples:

Which sentence is in the conditional verb mood? A.) By this time tomorrow I will have reached my home. B.) If we reach the finals, we could win the trophy. C.) I will have plenty of time tomorrow. D.) She is not a very nice person.