English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.20e

Form and use verbs in context in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive moods.

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Knowledge

  • Verb mood is used to refer to a verb form that indicates the meaning of the verb.
  • Verbs that express a fact are in the indicative mood.
  • Verbs that express a command are in the imperative mood.
  • Verbs that express a question are in the interrogative mood.
  • Verbs that express a condition are in the conditional mood.
  • Verbs that express a wish or possibility are in the subjunctive mood.

Skills

  • Form verbs to express various moods.
  • Correctly use verbs in various moods in the context of writing.

Understanding

  • Different verb forms can be used to create a mood in writing.

Vocabulary

  • Indicative mood
  • Imperative mood
  • Interrogative mood
  • Conditional mood
  • Subjunctive mood
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