Verb Mood Basics
This verb mood is used to make a statement or give information.
Indicative
A prefix is a word part that comes __________ a root word.
Before
The root bio means __________.
Life
A suffix is a word part that comes __________ a root word.
after
The main idea of an informative essay is called the __________.
This verb mood is used to give a command or request.
Imperative
What does the prefix re- mean?
again
The root port means __________.
Carry
What does the suffix -ful mean?
full of
The purpose of informative writing is to __________ the reader.
inform, explain, teach
Identify the verb mood: Please sit down and open your notebook.
Imperative
What does the prefix un- mean in the word unfair?
Not
What does the word transport most nearly mean?
to carry from place to place
What does the suffix -less mean?
without
Which part of an informative essay introduces the topic and gives background?
Introduction
Identify the verb mood: She explains her ideas clearly in her essay.
Indicative
What does the prefix pre- mean in the word preview?
before
The root dict means “say.” What does predict mean?
say before
What does the word careless mean?
without care
Why is organization important in informative writing?
To make ideas clear and easy to follow
This verb mood is used for wishes, hypotheticals, or situations that are not real.
Subjunctive
Which word means “not possible”?
impossible
The root spect means “look.” What does inspect mean?
look closely at?
Which suffix means “able to be”?
What is a sentence that explains a topic using facts, definitions, or examples (not opinions)?
LeBron James has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013).