Question

For each sentence, identify the mood of the underlined verb.

I wish I were going to the movies with you.

Mr. Harris found a wounded bird by the front door.

Take out the trash before you leave.

The spider might make a web next to the light.

Answer 1

1. I wish I were going to the movies with you. — Subjunctive mood (expresses a wish/contrary-to-fact situation).

2. Mr. Harris found a wounded bird by the front door. — Indicative mood (states a factual past action).

3. Take out the trash before you leave. — Imperative mood (gives a command).

4. The spider might make a web next to the light. — Conditional mood (uses a modal to express possibility).