Indicative Vs Subjunctive Quiz
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It conveys the speaker's attitude about the state of being of what the sentence describes.
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Grammatical description
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Grammatical expression
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Grammatical structure
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Grammatical mood
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This quiz explores the use of indicative and subjunctive moods in English grammar, assessing understanding of mood application in various sentences. It helps learners distinguish between factual statements and hypothetical or wishful expressions.
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I wish I were there to dine and drink with you.
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Indicative
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Subjunctive
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Imperative
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. SubjunctiveExplanation
The correct answer is subjunctive. The sentence expresses a hypothetical or unreal situation, indicating a desire or wish that is contrary to reality. The use of "were" instead of "was" is a key indicator of the subjunctive mood. In the subjunctive mood, we use "were" instead of "was" after "I" and "he/she/it" to express unreal or hypothetical situations. In this case, the speaker is expressing a wish to be present, but acknowledges that they are not actually there.Rate this question:
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Prosecutors have not said whether they will appeal the decision.
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Indicative
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Subjunctive
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Imperative
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. IndicativeExplanation
The correct answer is indicative because the sentence is stating a fact or providing information about the prosecutors' actions. There is no indication of a hypothetical or uncertain situation, which would require the subjunctive mood. Additionally, there is no command or request being given, ruling out the imperative mood.Rate this question:
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What mood is expressed in this sentence?I saw something today that really annoyed me.
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Indicative
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Subjunctive
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Imperative
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. IndicativeExplanation
The mood expressed in the sentence "I saw something today that really annoyed me" is indicative. This is because the sentence is stating a fact or expressing a reality, rather than giving a command (imperative) or expressing a hypothetical situation (subjunctive). The use of the pronoun "I" and the past tense verb "saw" also indicate that the sentence is in the indicative mood.Rate this question:
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What is the mood in this sentence?If I were President, I wouldn't put up with it.
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Indicative
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Subjunctive
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Imperative
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. SubjunctiveExplanation
The mood in this sentence is subjunctive. The use of "if I were President" indicates a hypothetical or unreal condition, suggesting that the speaker is not currently the President. The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, or statements contrary to fact. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a hypothetical situation of being the President and stating that they wouldn't tolerate the mentioned behavior.Rate this question:
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It is used to explore conditional or imaginary situations.
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Indicative
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Subjunctive
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Imperative
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. SubjunctiveExplanation
The subjunctive mood is used to explore conditional or imaginary situations. It is used when expressing wishes, doubts, or hypothetical scenarios. In this context, the subjunctive mood fits the given explanation perfectly. The indicative mood is used for stating facts or opinions, the imperative mood is used for giving commands or instructions, and "none of the above" is not a valid explanation. Therefore, the correct answer is subjunctive.Rate this question:
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It is used to make factual statements, ask questions or express opinions as if they were facts.
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Indicative
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Subjunctive
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Imperative
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All of the above
Correct Answer
A. IndicativeExplanation
The correct answer is indicative because the indicative mood is used to make factual statements, ask questions, or express opinions as if they were facts. The subjunctive mood is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations, while the imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. Therefore, the indicative mood is the most appropriate choice for the given explanation.Rate this question:
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What part of speech is being applied in this topic?
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Noun
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Verb
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Adverb
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Adjective
Correct Answer
A. VerbExplanation
The correct answer is verb. A verb is a part of speech that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this question, the word "applied" is being used as a verb as it describes the action of applying something.Rate this question:
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