My dog insists that I throw the tennis ball by barking and jumping up and down.

What verb mood is used in the sentence, and what does that mood express? (1 point)

imperative; a command or request

indicative; a statement of fact

subjunctive; a demand or recommendation

conditional; a result of an action

1 answer

The verb mood used in the sentence is indicative; a statement of fact. The sentence describes a situation where the dog behaves in a certain way (barking and jumping) to express its desire for you to throw the tennis ball, presenting it as a factual observation rather than giving a command or expressing a wish.