Fix Shifts in Verb Mood

Begin with Name the Mood of Each Verb, since its chart defines every mood. Follow with the subjunctive and conditional sheets, then use Edit a Letter for Verb Mood Errors as a review.

Rewrite recipe and safety directions that slip from commands into statements so every verb is a command. An inappropriate shift in mood happens when a sentence starts in one mood, such as the imperative, and switches to another, such as the indicative. The directions on the page read: Each sentence begins with a command and then shifts to a statement. Rewrite the whole sentence on the 2 lines so that every verb gives a command. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade verbs, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.

Indicative states a fact or opinion, imperative gives a command and interrogative asks a question. Conditional tells what would happen, and subjunctive expresses a wish, demand or unreal idea. Name the Mood of Each Verb lists a code and an example for each.

Use were in the subjunctive for wishes and conditions that are not true, as in if I were a new camper. Use was for real past facts, as in the budget was always balanced. Indicative or Subjunctive? Choose the Verb mixes both kinds.

Use had plus a past participle in the if clause and would have plus a past participle in the other clause. If the goalkeeper had dived to her left, she would have stopped the penalty kick.