Group 1
Identify the mood of the italicized verb.
If people used foot power instead of gasoline, they could save money.
conditional
Identify the mood of the italicized verb.
If people were riding their bicycles all over town, they would be healthier.
subjunctive
Identify the mood of the italicized verb.
The current mayor has done little about traffic congestion.
indicative
Identify the moods of the italicized verbs.
Help me think of the beginning, and we will write it together.
Imperative/ indicative
Choose the verb that correctly uses the subjunctive mood to complete each sentence.
We demand that the candidate ___________ his foreign policy experience.
summarize
summarizes
will summarize
summarize
Choose the verb that correctly uses the subjunctive mood to complete each sentence.
We suggest that both candidates' tax returns _________ .
are released
be released
will release
be released
Choose the verb that correctly uses the subjunctive mood to complete each sentence.
I wish Teresa Nemski ____________ in the race since she is very capable.
is
was
were
were
We request that she _____________ her knowledge of foreign affairs.
display
displays
has displayed
display
Put the verb fly in the conditional mood to complete the following sentence.
The kite ____________ higher if the winds were stronger.
would fly
Put the verb pack in the subjunctive mood to complete the sentence below.
I requested that it _________ with care.
be packed
Change the form of the verb to be in interrogative mood.
She knows the difference between omnivore and carnivore.
Does she know the difference between omnivore and carnivore?
Change the form of the verb to be in imperative mood.
I'm very careful when using an electric drill.
Be very careful when using an electric drill.
Correct the italicized verbs to be in the conditional and the subjunctive moods
The dishes fit in the cupboard if the shelf be wider.
The dishes would fit in the cupboard if the shelf were wider.
As soon as my uncle has time, he promises to help.
The verb promises is in _____________ mood.
Indicative
I recommend that Omar sleep early, but he never listens.
Which verb is in the subjunctive mood?
sleep
Which verb is in the conditional mood?
If he were a plumber, he would fix the leak, but he is not a plumber.
would fix