Verb Moods Notes.notebook

Types of Sentences Moods of Sentences (determined by punctuation) (determined by tone/mood) 1. declarative . 1. indicative . ! 2. interrogative ? 2. interrogative ? 3. imperative . 3. imperative . ! 4. exclamatory ! 4. subjunctive . !

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Indicative Mood

Like Declarative Sentence in that a fact is indicated/declared.

Unlike Declarative Sentence in that declarative sentence only ends in a period, while Indicative Mood can end in either a period or exclamation point. I enjoy eating tacos. verb states a fact I enjoy eating tacos!

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Interrogative Mood

Same as Interrogative Sentence: verb prompts a question end mark = question mark

Have you ever eaten shrimp?

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Imperative Mood Like Imperative Sentence in that a command/request is given.

Unlike Imperative Sentence in that imperative sentence only ends in a period, while Imperative Mood can end in either a period or exclamation point.

Please pass the butter. verb is used to give a command Please pass the butter! Do not cheat on tests!

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Common Linking Familiar Linking Common Helping Familiar Helping Verbs Verbs Verbs Verbs am look am may

is feel is must

are taste are might

was sound was can

were smell were could

be appear be should

being become being would

been seem been will

remain have

has

had

did

does

do

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Subjunctive Mood

A verb is in the subjunctive mood when it expresses a condition which is doubtful or not factual.

I recommend that you do your homework.

I hope that you do your homework.

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Subjunctive Mood Often uses the familiar helping verbs may must You may come in. might can I can do my homework now. could would We must do our homework now. should You might have a day off tomorrow! will

They will eat their lunches later.

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Subjunctive Mood

verb expresses a condition contrary to fact using helping verb (COULD, WOULD, SHOULD)

We could have no homework if we behave.

If I had studied, I would have passed the test.

I should have studied harder for the test.

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Subjunctive Mood Verb expresses uncertainty after "if / then" or "whether / or"

If I do my homework, then I will pass the test.

Whether we go to the movies or the park, I will be happy.

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