Different Verb Moods

What is the function of an Imperative Verb?

Gives commands, instructions, and requests to the listener or reader to take action.

What are some examples of Imperative Verbs?

Hold

Go

Don’t

Do

Eat

Watch

Take

Stop

Please

Listen

Try

Make

Speak

Leave

Call

Run

What is the function of an Indicative Verb?

It states facts or asks questions about a subject.

With Indicative Verb sentences where is the verb positioned?

It’s positioned after the subject

Give two example of an Indicative Verb in a sentence? (One question, one declaration)

“She runs every morning.”, “He hates ice cream.”

What is the function of an Interrogative Verb?

It asks questions and seeks information from the listener.

Give me an example of an Interrogative Verb in use?

“Do you like coffee?”, “Can she come with us?”

What is the function of a Subjunctive Verb?

Express wishes, hypotheticals, or demands.

Give an example of a Subjunctive Verb:

“If I were taller, I’d play basketball”, “

What is the function of a Modal Verb?

Express possibility, permission, necessity, or ability.

What words give a Modal Verb Mood:

Can

Could

May

Might

Shall

Should

Will

Would

What are all the different Verb Moods?

Imperative Verb, Indicative Verb, Interrogative Verb, Subjunctive Verb, Modal Verb