Question

conventions verb moods
you are the electric boogaloo / just be yourself!
geoff herbach / stephanie pellegrin
the mood of a verb shows the manner or mode in which a thought is
expressed. there are several types of verb moods used in english:

• interrogative verb mood expresses a question.

example: will you please leave me alone?

• imperative verb mood expresses a command or request.

example: write one paragraph in response to the reading.

• indicative (or declarative) verb mood expresses a statement of fact, or that something

is happening in reality.
example: boston is the capital of massachusetts. i’m visiting it next week.
a. directions: classify the verb mood in each sentence from “you are the
electric boogaloo” and “just be yourself!” by writing interrogative,
imperative, or indicative

1. do not lie there in bed, your guts churning, as you replay the terrible scene.
2. will you be going on a vacation this summer?
3. i just counted and you are in eight classes, not to mention the numerous after-

school activities you are involved in.

1. how do i go about downloading the latest version of this app ?
2. hold your head high and be proud of your accomplishments.

b. directions: classify the verb mood in each sentence by writing interrogative,
imperative, or indicative. then, add the correct end punctuation.

1. ____ check the battery in the smoke alarm ____
2. ____ every saturday rachel volunteers at the shelter ____
3. ____ what kind of pasta salad is this ____
4. ____ do you like white rice or brown ____
5. ____ please visit us again soon____

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Explanation:

Part A

1. Answer: imperative

** The sentence gives a command ("Do not lie..."), so it's imperative.

1. Answer: interrogative

** The sentence asks a question ("Will you be...?"), so it's interrogative.

1. Answer: indicative

** The sentence states a fact (counting classes, activities), so it's indicative.

1. Answer: interrogative

Answer:

** "Please visit..." is a request/command (imperative), ending with an exclamation (or period) for politeness.