VERB MOODS Moody little verbs

©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers Reminder… A VERB is an action word… run ski is go working will take dance whistle went dribble swam be try finish take giggle cry can write do paint tickle sob am shout I know! ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers Content Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1c Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

Essential Question: How can I form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive moods? Hmmm… I’ve always wondered about that! ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers You know that verbs have tenses. They are: past, present or future- talked… talk… will talk In addition, verbs have moods (which indicate a state of being). ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers Take a Look: Meet me at the farm. When did we meet at the farm? Shall we meet at the farm? We must have met at the farm. I could meet you at the farm, if you like. If we met at the farm, we could have a chat about things. These sentences have the same topic, but they are different. The verb has a different mood in each. Each one gives us a clue to the attitude of the speaker. ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

Indicative Just the facts! Examples: The apple is shiny. I am happy. He will bring her flowers. The indicative mood states a fact or gives a state of reality. *Most sentences are in the indicative mood. ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

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©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers Imperative Examples: Be here when the bell rings. (Understood: You be here when the bell rings.) Fix me a sandwich. (Understood: You fix me a sandwich.) The imperative mood is a command. One clue of the imperative verb is that the subject is often absent (but it is implied). ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

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The interrogative mood is questioning. ? Examples: "Will you make a homerun?" Do you promise to tell the truth? ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

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©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers Subjunctive This mood involves a wish, an imaginary situation, or something contrary to the fact. Examples: If she were hungry... (Implied: ...but she's not.) I wish I had more money. (Implied: ...but I don't.) It would be better if you had brought your books with you. (Implied: ...but you haven't brought them.) John would eat if he were hungry. Note: This mood is rarely used. ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

Subjunctive Rule 1 The Subjunctive is generally used with “If” to express a wish, a want, or desire. Examples: Oh, if that were only true! If only I had a million dollars! Notice, this is JUST a wish. It is not showing cause and effect.

Subjunctive Rule 2 The subjunctive is usually used with “that” when expressing importance, wishes, or urgency. Examples: It is urgent that you take cover during a tornado. I wish that I were in Paris! I suggest that you stop talking. It is important that you study.

Subjunctive Rule 3 Remember that the word “that” can be implied (or invisible). Our teacher insists we do our homework. This sentence is really the same as: Our teacher insists that we do our homework. Examples It is urgent we evacuate during a fire. 2. I suggest you study for the test.

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©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers Conditional Examples: "The lights will turn on if I jiggle that switch.” Jones will win the election if enough people vote. I will shake your hand if you win. The conditional mood indicates that something else will happen: The conditional mood often uses the words might, could, and would. Often, you will see the word “if.” ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

Conditional Mood Conditional mood is a form of subjunctive. Conditional expresses under which conditions something will happen. It usually uses “IF” with cause and effect. Examples: If you were generous, you would donate money to charity. If Georgia were tropical, we could grow pineapples in our yards!

Remember Subjunctive can use “if” to express wishes; wants; desires Conditional uses “if” for cause and effect. Subjunctive: If only it were summertime! Conditional: If it were summertime, we could go swimming.

Examples: Subjunctive or Conditional If I were rich, I would have a lake house. I wish that you would stop talking. If only I could remember my notebook! It is important that you cover your mouth when you sneeze. I am going to be unhappy if I do not get to go to the movies this weekend.

Examples: Subjunctive or Conditional If I were rich, I would have a lake house. (conditional) I wish that you would stop talking. (subjunctive) If only I could remember my notebook! (subjunctive- not showing if-then relationship; showing a desired state) It is important that you cover your mouth when you sneeze. (subjunctive) I am going to be unhappy if I do not get to go to the movies this weekend. (conditional)

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MATCHING- Which mood is represented by each sentence? Will I look back on these days fondly? The past would change if we had a time machine. Do not live in the past. The past will be fine if you work on your present. History repeats itself. INDICATIVE IMPERATIVE INTERROGATIVE CONDITIONAL SUBJUNCTIVE INDICATIVE ©Kim Kroll TeachersPayTeachers

Subjunctive, Conditional, Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative It is important that puppies get enough exercise. Do you walk your puppy enough? A puppy needs at least 30 minutes of daily exercise. If a puppy were not exercised properly, it would likely chew up its owner’s possessions. Remember to walk your puppy each day.

Special Rule Don’t mix Indicative and Conditional “IF” does NOT go with “WAS” “IF” goes with “WERE” Yes: If I were a butterfly, I would fly. NO: If I was a butterfly, I would fly. “Was” is only for past tense! You may say: When I was a butterfly, I flew.

Famous Correct Usage! “If I were a boy/ I think I could understand/ how it feels to love a girl”

Famous Incorrect Usage If I was a rich girl/then I’d have all the money in the world/If I was the richest girl”