Name the Mood of Each Verb

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.

Code the mood of each verb in camping trip sentences, from indicative to subjunctive, with a chart. A verb's mood shows what the speaker is doing: stating, commanding, asking, imagining a result or wishing. The directions on the page read: Underline the verb that shows the mood, with any helping verb. In a subjunctive sentence, underline the verb after wish or that. Then write the mood's code on the line. 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.