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    The document discusses the different types of verb moods in English including the indicative, imperative, and subjunctive moods. It provides examples for each mood and discusses some rules for identifying the subjunctive mood, such as using 'be' instead of 'is' in the present tense. The document also lists some common uses of the subjunctive mood such as expressing wishes, conditions contrary to fact, concessions, indirect imperatives, motions/resolutions, and hopes/prayers.

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    The document discusses the different types of verb moods in English including the indicative, imperative, and subjunctive moods. It provides examples for each mood and discusses some rules for identifying the subjunctive mood, such as using 'be' instead of 'is' in the present tense. The document also lists some common uses of the subjunctive mood such as expressing wishes, conditions contrary to fact, concessions, indirect imperatives, motions/resolutions, and hopes/prayers.

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    Verbs are the words in a sentence that indicate

    action. Verbs can express a:

    Physical action:
    She texted her friend.

    Mental action:
    She thought about her
    friend.

    State of being:
    She is a good friend.
    A verb’s mood shows the mode or manner in which a
    verb is expressed. It shows attitude of the speaker.
    For example, is the verb telling a fact,
    giving a command, expressing a wish etc?
    There are 3 main types of verb moods. Can you guess
    what they express based on what they are called?

    Indicative
    Imperative
    Subjunctive
    The indicative mood expresses a fact, opinion, or
    question. Most English sentences are in this mood.
    Examples:
    I went to the school
    dance yesterday night.

    I think the school


    dances are lame.

    Can I please go to the


    dance tonight?
    The imperative mood expresses a command or a
    direct request. One hint to recognizing this mood is
    there is that the subject ‘you’ is implied in the
    sentence, but not stated: (You) Go home!”

    Examples:
    Text me when you get home.
    Don’t text me after 10:00pm.
    Set your cellphone alarm.
    The subjunctive mood is not used often, and it is
    much more difficult to locate. The subjunctive mood
    most often expresses a wish, doubt, imaginary
    situation, or anything else contrary to fact.
    Examples:
    I wish I were in Thailand, it is too
    cold here. (wish)

    May you always be happy! (wish)

    He speaks Spanish as if he were


    from Spain. (contrary to fact).
    There are two rules you can use that may help you locate
    the subjunctive mood.

    1. When using the third person singular (he, she, it) in the
    subjunctive mood, there is no ‘es’ or ‘s’ at the end of the
    verb.

    Example: The teacher


    asked that he leave her
    in peace.
    2. The verb “to be” is used differently with this mood.
    In the present tense, the verb is always be, not the normal
    use of am, is, or are.

    Peace be with you. (Not “Peace is with you”).


    In the past tense, the verb is
    always were, never was.

    If I were a millionaire, I would


    buy my own island.
    Uses of the Subjunctive Mood

    1. Expresses wish or regret


    Look at these examples:
    ❖ I wish I were older.
    ❖ I wish that he were wiser.
    2. Expresses a condition contrary to fact
    Look at these examples:
    ❖ If today were Sunday, I would go home.
    ❖ If she were thinner, she would be lovelier.
    3. Expresses concession, contrary to fact
    Look at these examples:
    ❖ He looks as if he were guilty. (highly improbable)
    ❖ He looks as if he is guilty. (highly possible)
    ❖ He acts as though he were drugged. (highly improbable)
    ❖ He acts as though he is drugged (highly possible)
    4. Expresses indirect imperative
    Look at these examples:
    ❖ I insist that he tell the truth.
    ❖ The terms of the agreement demand that the controversy
    be settled amicably.
    5. Is used in motions and resolutions
    Look at these examples:
    ❖ I move that the minutes be approved.
    ❖ Resolved, that the question be submitted to a committee.

    6. Expresses hope and prayer


    Look at these examples:
    ❖ Peace be with you.
    1. Wait for your turn.
    2. Keep off the grass.
    3. Peace be with you.
    4. She requested the students to keep quiet
    5. Turn off the lights.
    6. Do not cheat.
    7. She talked as if she knew every detail of the story.
    8. We are in a witch-hunting season again.
    9. The government is looking at other options.
    10.The book is considered easy reading.
    1. El Niño relates to water currents and wind in the
    Pacific.
    2. I wish you were here.
    3. John likes his new job.
    4. I insist that Ellen come with us.
    5. Resolved, that the question be submitted to a
    committee.
    6. Keep your hands off the door.
    7. Last Saturday I saw Ann and her mother.
    8. President Duterte is the current president of our
    country.

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