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COLLEGE ENGLISH

ENGL111
WEEK 4
Agenda
Moods of the verb

TCS: Implication and Inference


MOODS OF
VERB
Learning Objectives
The students will be able to differentiate between the
indicative, imperative, subjunctive, conditional, and
interrogative moods of verbs in sentences.

The students will develop the skill to intentionally select


and apply appropriate verb moods to enhance the clarity,
persuasion, or creativity of their own writing.

The students will be able to distinguish between explicitly


stated information and implied or inferred meaning in
sentences, demonstrating proficiency in identifying subtle cues,
context clues, and implicit details to draw conclusions within a
given text.
Mood of a verb

The mood of a verb indicates your attitude toward a


statement as you make it.

e.g. stating a fact, telling a command/request, expressing


one’s wish, giving recommendations, etc.
EXAMPLES
INDICATIVE
Variety shows were popular in the early
MOOD days of television.

The indicative mood is for


statements of fact, opinion, The spine-tailed swift flies faster than any

or strong probability. other bird in the world.

The people will remember the flooding for


many years to come.
EXAMPLES
IMPERATIVE
Vote for change.
MOOD
Fight pollution.
The imperative mood is for
commands and requests Be yourself.
made directly.
Acknowledge and embrace individual
differences.
EXAMPLES
SUBJUNCTIVE
If I were you, I would reconsider that
MOOD decision.

The subjunctive mood is used


to talk about actions or I wish I were tall enough to ride that roller
states that are in doubt or coaster.
not factual.
INTERROGATIVE EXAMPLES

MOOD How many games did we win last season?


A state of questioning,
interrogating. Frequently Will you leave me alone now?
appears with a request for a
course of action or requests of
information.
CONDITIONAL EXAMPLES

MOOD If Darian had cleaned his room, he could


have played outside.
Expresses an action or idea
that is dependent upon a
condition. If you would eat fruits and vegetables, you
would be healthier.
Things to remember:

If you change a The mood Verb mood is the


verb’s mood, the depends on the attitude the verb
tone of the sentence conveys in a
purpose of the
containing it will be
sentence.
1.The room was silent, except for the ticking
Exercise 1 of the clock.
2.Despite her disappointment, Maria smiled
Read the following
and congratulated the winner.
sentences and determine
3.After hours of studying, John finally
whether the meaning is
understood the complex equation.
explicitly stated or
4.The detective carefully examined the
requires inference.
crime scene, searching for any
overlooked clues.
5.Sarah's eyes widened as she opened the
mysterious package on her doorstep.
3. After hours of studying, John finally understood the

Exercise 1 complex equation. Answer: Explicitly stated. The sentence


directly mentions that after hours of studying, John
understood the complex equation.
Answers & Explanations
1. The room was silent, except for the ticking
4. The detective carefully examined the crime scene,
of the clock. Answer: Requires
searching for any overlooked clues. Answer: Explicitly
inference. The reason for the silence is
stated. The sentence directly mentions that the detective is
not explicitly stated; it needs to be inferred.
searching for overlooked clues at the crime scene.
2. Despite her disappointment, Maria smiled
and congratulated the winner. Answer:
5. Sarah's eyes widened as she opened the mysterious
Requires inference. The specific reason
package on her doorstep. Answer: Requires inference. The
for Maria's disappointment is not
reason for Sarah's widened eyes is not explicitly stated; it
mentioned; it needs to be inferred.
needs to be inferred, possibly excitement or surprise.
THANK YOU
Zuraida Velasquez, MA Ed-English
College of Arts and Sciences
[email protected]

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