Use the sentence to answer the question.

Let's go to the mall, or would you rather shop online?

Which two moods does the sentence contain? Explain how to correct the shift in mood. Give 3 simple sentences.

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The sentence contains two moods: indicative and imperative. The indicative mood is present in the first part ("Let's go to the mall"), which states a suggestion or fact. The imperative mood is suggested in the phrase "would you rather," which is phrased as a question and implies a request for preference.

To correct the shift in mood, we should unify the sentence into a single mood—either by framing both parts as suggestions or both as questions. Here are three simple sentences that could convey a consistent mood of suggestion:

  1. Let's go to the mall.
  2. We could shop online if you prefer that.
  3. How about we decide together?