Verb Moods Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional, Subjunctive

Verb Moods with Mr. Taylor

Verb Mood: Indicative Definition: a statement, a fact, or an opinion Hint: It indicates something. Example: I screamed loudly at the concert.

Verb Mood: Imperative Definition: a command Hint: It is imperative/important that you… Example: Scream your favorite song as loud as you can at the concert.

Verb Mood: Interrogative Definition: asks a question Hint: interrogation room Example: Did you scream at the concert?

Verb Mood: Subjunctive Definition: contrary to reality; a wish or hypothetical Hint: What if??? **In the subjunctive mood, it is not certain that this situation will ever happen, unlike in the conditional mood (next slide). It is just a “what if” statement. Uses: if I were, would, should, could, may Example: If I were to scream my loudest, I could severely injure my vocal cords.

Verb Mood: Conditional Definition: depends on something else to happen Hint: If this, then that… Under these conditions… **Based on these conditions, something is certain to happen, unlike the subjunctive mood. Uses: will, shall, can, might Example: If you scream the loudest, you will be on TV.

Let’s Practice! What mood is being used in the sentence? Where is the key to your house? A.Indicative B.Imperative C.Interrogative D.Conditional E.Subjunctive C. Interrogative Why?

Let’s Practice! What mood is being used in the sentence? A.Indicative B.Imperative C.Interrogative D.Conditional E.Subjunctive Why? If I were to win a million dollars, there are a million things I would do! E. Subjunctive

Let’s Practice! What mood is being used in the sentence? A.Indicative B.Imperative C.Interrogative D.Conditional E.Subjunctive Why? If you study for the quiz, you will get an “A”. D. Conditional

Let’s Practice! What mood is being used in the sentence? A.Indicative B.Imperative C.Interrogative D.Conditional E.Subjunctive Why? Bring your animals inside in the winter. B. Imperative

Let’s Practice! What mood is being used in the sentence? School will soon be out for the summer! A.Indicative B.Imperative C.Interrogative D.Conditional E.Subjunctive A. Indicative Why?

Show your understanding of verb moods by completing the Verb Moods Practice sheet