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[pic] VERB MOODS

The mood of a verb expresses the attitude of the writer or speaker. Three verb moods used in English are: indicative mood, which expresses a statement of fact, or that something is happening in reality; the imperative mood, which expresses a request or command; and the interrogative mood, which expresses a question.

An improper shift in verb mood is easy to recognize. For example:

IMPROPER SHIFT: Read the instructions carefully and you should assemble the equipment completely before using.

REVISED: Read the instructions carefully and assemble the equipment completely before using.

In the first line above, the text transitions abruptly from the imperative mood to the indicative mood. The revised sentence is clearer.

A. Directions: Revise each line of text below by fixing the shift in mood.

1.                 My great-grandmother grew up without indoor plumbing, and can you imagine what that was like?

2.                 Get a good night’s sleep that then you should call me in the morning.

3.                 When learning a new language, make sure you memorize basic vocabulary, and it is also important to practice speaking aloud.

4.                 Keep your goal in mind, and then you should practice as much as possible.

B. Directions: Classify each sentence by writing indicative, interrogative, or imperative. Then, add the correct end punctuation.

1.       Will your grandfather run in the marathon this year      

2.       This room is too small for our meeting      

3.       What kinds of birds make the best pets      

4.       Get out on that soccer field right now      

5.       Mark asked a question about the exam      

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[pic] VERB MOODS

A. Directions: Classify each sentence by writing indicative, interrogative, or imperative.

1.                 Corey has a dog, two cats, and a parakeet.

2.                 Which one is her favorite pet?

3.                 Watch him play with the toy fire truck.

4.                 Both cats were adopted from the city shelter.

5.                 Clean up after dinner.

B. Directions: Classify each sentence by writing indicative, interrogative, or imperative. Then, add the correct end punctuation.

1.            Hannah is a good friend           

2.            Which movie did they see           

3.            Please pass the salt           

4.            Will Reggie be able to get the touchdown           

5.            The buses are running on time today           

C. Directions: Rewrite each sentence according to the instructions in parentheses. Be sure to use correct end punctuation in your new sentences.

Example: That scarf was made in Hong Kong. (Rewrite as an interrogative sentence.)

Rewritten: Was that scarf made in Hong Kong?

1. Does the coach treat all the players fairly? (Rewrite as an indicative sentence.)

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2. Will you wait for me by the stage door? (Rewrite as an imperative sentence.)

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3. Heidi will compete in the spelling bee. (Rewrite as an interrogative sentence.)

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4. Will you come with me to the orchard? (Rewrite as an imperative sentence.)

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