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Verb Moods Answer Key

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Definitions
#1 When identifying types of sentences using verbs, you are looking for the verb's _____________. Mood
#2 Used to give orders or to make requests Imperative Mood
#3 Used to indicate questioning Interrogative Mood
#4 Used to express facts and opinions, to describe what happens, or to give details Indicative Mood
#5 Used to talk about something that hasn't happened or something that can only happen if some condition is met Conditional Mood
Identify the Mood
#1 Are you listening to the explanation? Interrogative
#2 Karen is visiting her relatives in Iowa. Indicative
#3 You better not forget your pencil. Imperative
#4 Mr. Kelly coached the football team last season. Indicative
#5 You might need glvoes if you are going to New York this winter. Conditional
Identify the Mood
#1 I wrote a column for the school newspaper. Indicative
#2 Is the meeting Tuesday or Wednesday? Interrogative
#3 Don't tell me what to do my project on. Imperative
#4 If you stay up late, you might fall asleep in class. Conditional
#5 You need to exercise every day. Imperative
True or False?
#1 The hayride was canceled. Indicative Mood True
#2 Will you help us decorate the gym? Imperative Mood False; Interrogative
#3 Evelyn, give me some advice. Indicative Mood False; Imperative
#4 You better be nice to your teacher if you want to make good grades. Imperative Mood True
#5 Do not sleep all day. Conditional Mood False; Imperative
Identify the Mood AND the Verb that Creates the Mood
#1 Kelly found the missing keys Indicative; Found
#2 Wake up, now! Imperative; Wake
#3 Where will you be tomorrow at noon? Interrogative; Where
#4 You could do your homework to get a better grade. Conditional; Could
#5 I know where to go, but what time does the party start? Interrogative; What
Final Question
Which two moods most commonly do NOT use 'action' verbs to support the mood? Interrogative and Conditional. They use helping verbs.