Select whether or not the following sentences are written in the conditional mood.(1 point)

Yes No
If it thunderstorms, we will not have baseball practice.

Make sure you read all of the directions before starting the test.

I suggest that Jack bring a few pencils and a book to the exam.

I might be able to attend the party if I can get all of my homework done.

1 answer

Let's evaluate each sentence for the conditional mood:

  1. If it thunderstorms, we will not have baseball practice. - Yes (This is a conditional statement based on a specific condition.)

  2. Make sure you read all of the directions before starting the test. - No (This is a directive or instruction, not a conditional statement.)

  3. I suggest that Jack bring a few pencils and a book to the exam. - No (This is a suggestion, not a conditional statement.)

  4. I might be able to attend the party if I can get all of my homework done. - Yes (This is a conditional statement, as it depends on the completion of homework.)

In summary:

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. No
  4. Yes