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Introduction
Are you confident about your understanding of grammatical moods in English?
This post is for students, language learners, or just anyone looking to brush up on grammar! We’ve created grammar moods exercises to help you practice and master the five main moods: indicative, imperative, subjunctive, conditional, and interrogative.
By the end of this post, you’ll test your knowledge and reinforce your understanding of how moods work in English.
Let’s get started!
Instructions for the Grammar Moods Exercises
- Multiple Choice Quiz: Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct mood from the options provided.
- Drag and Drop Quiz: Match the sentences on the left with the correct mood on the right. (If this is for a digital platform, ensure the drag-and-drop functionality is enabled.)
Take your time, and don’t forget to check your answers at the end!
Multiple Choice Quiz
What moods are used in these sentences?
Drag and Drop Quiz
Match the sentence on the left with the correct mood on the right:
Quick Review of Grammatical Moods in English
Here’s a quick recap of the five main moods:
- Indicative Mood:
- Used to state facts, opinions, or ask questions.
- Example: The sun rises in the east.
- Imperative Mood:
- Used to give commands, requests, or invitations.
- Example: Please close the door.
- Subjunctive Mood:
- Used to express wishes, hypotheticals, or suggestions.
- Example: I wish I were there.
- Conditional Mood:
- Used to describe actions dependent on a condition.
- Example: If I were you, I would go.
- Interrogative Mood:
- Used to ask questions.
- Example: Did you see the movie?
For more grammar tips and exercises, check out our online grammar lessons and resources