ELA - Verb Moods: Indicative, Imperative, subjunctive

indicative

Ginger is the only character on "Gilligan's Island" who is mysterious.

Imperative

Please watch "I Love Lucy" tonight.

Subjunctive

If I were Batman, I'd make sure that Robin got credit for his contributions.

Subjunctive

If I were in your gym class, I would show a cartoon every Friday.

Imperative

Turn that T.V. off!

Indicative

Betty is much more beautiful than Wilma.

Indicative

SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea.

Imperative

Smile! You're on camera.

Indicative

Sometimes Popeye (the Sailor Man) doesn't use proper English.

Subjunctive

It would be better if you had watched the first season of "The Looney Toons."

Imperative

Barney Rubble, take out the trash!

Subjunctive

I wish "Dexter's Laboratory" was still on Cartoon Network.

Indicative

The futuristic setting of "The Jetsons" doesn't seem so far fetched anymore.

Indicative Mood

Expresses statements. Fact or opinion.

Imperative Mood

Direct commands, advice, and requests. You is the understood subject.

Subjunctive Mood

Wishes, Hypothetical situations, and indirect advice.

"Whales are mammals."

indicative

Indicative

"Atlanta is the capital of Georgia."

Indicative

"A cat sits on the stove."

Indicative

"Penguins can't fly."

Indicative

"Our new computer is faster than any other."

Imperative

"Get to that checkpoint!"

Imperative

"If I were you I would go to school."

Imperative

"Don't throw the baby around the fire."

Imperative

"Be careful."

Imperative

"Keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times."

Subjunctive

"I wish for a perfect day tomorrow."

Subjunctive

"If I were a better singer, I would join the choir."

Subjunctive

"If I studied more, I would do better on the test."

Subjunctive

"I must insist that you study for your verbs test."

Subjunctive

"I recommend that you practice your math facts."

Subjunctive

"Whether I be right or wrong, I will still try my best."

Subjunctive

"If this be a bad experience, I will make the most of it."

Subjunctive

"Whether he make cookies or cake, I'm sure it will be good."