Question

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Hans is creating a script for a school safety video about emergency evacuation procedures. Which verb mood would he use?

Shiboni wants to use the indicative verb mood for an assignment. What would be a good topic and format?

Sandra’s speech to persuade the school board to improve food quality includes, “Why do students have to eat this food? Don’t we deserve better?” What effect does this verb mood create?

Jorge is writing a text to his brother that says, “Can you come over soon?” He wants to change it to the imperative mood to sound more urgent. Which rewrite would fit?

Answer 1

1. Hans (school safety video about emergency evacuation procedures): Imperative mood — giving direct instructions (e.g., "Evacuate the building immediately").

2. Shiboni (wants to use the indicative mood): A factual topic and format — e.g., an informative report or news article about school safety procedures or the history/statistics of the school.

3. Sandra’s speech question lines: Interrogative mood — it engages the audience, creates emotional appeal, and emphasizes dissatisfaction to persuade.

4. Jorge (make it imperative/urgent): "Come over now!"