A mood shows the writer's attitude toward what he or she is saying.
"Indicative mood" states an actuality or fact. Any verb form or tense can be used in indicative mood sentences.
"Imperative mood" makes a request or gives a command.
Directions: Is the sentence written in indicative mood or imperative mood?
1) The grass is growing tall.
2) The movie will start in 10 minutes.
3) Please leave me alone!
4) Fruits and vegetables are healthy for you.
5) Don't argue with me.
6) Please help me.
7) I will see you tonight.
8) Hold the elevator!
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1) Which sentence is the indicative mood sentence?
a. She is wearing a blue dress.
b. Don't look inside.
2) Which sentence is the imperative mood sentence?
a. Don't move!
b. My dog is brown.
3) Which sentence is the indicative mood sentence?
a. I read the directions and I don't understand what to do.
b. Follow the directions.
4) Which sentence is the imperative mood sentence?
a. Stand up please.
b. I have been standing for two hours.
5) Which sentence is NOT the indicative sentence?
a. I do not know how to cook.
b. Don't touch the hot stove!
6) Which sentence is NOT the imperative mood sentence?
a. Watch out!
b. There is car out of control.
Quiz 1 Answers
1) a. Indicative
2) a. Indicative
3) b. Imperative
4) a. Indicative
5) b. Imperative
6) b. Imperative
7) a. Indicative
8) b. Imperative
Quiz 2 Answers
1) a. She is wearing a blue dress.
2) a. Don't move!
3) a. I read the directions and I don't understand what to do.
4) a. Stand up please.
5) b. Don't touch the hot stove!
6) b. There is car out of control.
