In the sentence you provided, the verb is "insists." The mood this verb expresses is the indicative mood, which is used to state facts or ask questions. In this case, it conveys a direct assertion about what "my dog" does (insists) and what it demands (to throw the tennis ball). The insistence of the dog adds an element of authority or demand regarding the action of throwing the tennis ball.
My did insists that I throw the tennis ball by barking and jumping up and down. What verb is used in the sentence and what does that mood express?
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