Which of these is the correct definition of the indicative mood?

Question

options:

The verb form that gives a command or advice
The verb form that gives a command or advice

The verb mood that expresses an assertion, fact or opinion
The verb mood that expresses an assertion, fact or opinion

The verb that form that asks a question
The verb that form that asks a question

None of the above

Answer 1

The correct definition of the indicative mood is "The verb mood that expresses an assertion, fact or opinion."

Answer 2

Which is not true about the subjunctive mood?

options:

It can express something that is feared
It can express something that is feared

It can express something is possible, usually using words like might and could
It can express something is possible, usually using words like might and could

It can express something that is hoped for
It can express something that is hoped for

It can express something that is unlikely

Answer 3

The statement that is not true about the subjunctive mood is:

It can express something is possible, usually using words like might and could.

While "might" and "could" are often associated with possibilities, they are not specifically indicative of the subjunctive mood. The subjunctive mood is more about expressing wishes, desires, hypothetical situations, or actions contrary to fact.

Answer 4

Select whether or not the following sentences are written in the conditional mood.

options:

Yes No
If it thunderstorms, we will not have baseball practice.

I might be able to attend the party if I can get all of my homework done.

I suggest that Jack bring a few pencils and a book to the exam.

Make sure you read all of the directions before starting the test.

Answer 5

Let's evaluate each sentence to determine if they are written in the conditional mood:

1. If it thunderstorms, we will not have baseball practice.
   Yes - This sentence expresses a condition and a result based on that condition.

2. I might be able to attend the party if I can get all of my homework done.
   Yes - This sentence expresses a possibility based on a specific condition.

3. I suggest that Jack bring a few pencils and a book to the exam.
   No - This sentence is an expression of advice, not conditional in nature.

4. Make sure you read all of the directions before starting the test.
   No - This is an imperative sentence and does not express a conditional mood.

So, the answers are:

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. No
4. No

Answer 6

Read the sentence below.

I was in charge of the cafeteria that served ice cream sundaes and cake every day.

Choose the sentence below that properly changes the sentence to the subjunctive mood. (Illuminate)

options:

might be in charge of the cafeteria that serves ice cream sundaes and cake every day.
I might be in charge of the cafeteria that serves ice cream sundaes and cake every day.

I wish that I was in charge of the cafeteria so that I could serve ice cream sundaes and cake every day.
I wish that I was in charge of the cafeteria so that I could serve ice cream sundaes and cake every day.

I am in charge of the cafeteria that serves ice cream sundaes and cake every day.
I am in charge of the cafeteria that serves ice cream sundaes and cake every day.

I will be in charge of the cafeteria that serves ice cream sundaes and cake every day.

Answer 7

The sentence that properly changes the original sentence to the subjunctive mood is:

I wish that I was in charge of the cafeteria so that I could serve ice cream sundaes and cake every day.

This sentence expresses a desire or wish that is contrary to fact, which is a characteristic of the subjunctive mood.

Answer 8

Read the following sentence:

Most people should plan a trip right away!

Choose the sentence below that properly changes the sentence to the imperative mood. (Illuminate)

options:

options:

Plan a trip right away!
Plan a trip right away!

Shouldn't most people plan a trip right away?
Shouldn't most people plan a trip right away?

Will you plan a trip right away?
Will you plan a trip right away?

If people like the sound of it, they might plan a trip right away!

Answer 9

The sentence that properly changes the original sentence to the imperative mood is:

Plan a trip right away!

The imperative mood is used to give commands or requests, making this option the correct choice.