Identifying the Subjunctive Mood Answers

Directions:

Identify the mod of the verb underlined in each sentence below by using the following code:

S subjunctive IMP imperative I indicative

Example:

_S_ If a flea market were held at the drive-in during the day, Mr. Eddins could probably afford to continue showing movies at night.

I 1. Caked ash that remains in the bowl of a pipe after it has been smoked is known as dottle.

_S_ 2. President Downing insists that the demonstration be ended.

_S_ 3. The show would be better if the cast were more familiar with the new format.

IMP 4. Don’t forget to water the lawn while we’re gone.

_S_ 5. Requests that Yosemite become a national park were granted in 1890.

_I_ 6. When Silvio was ready to leave the restaurant, his new trench coat was missing, and someone else’s old coat hung in its place.

IMP 7. Vote for Indira for class president.

_S_ 8. Josh felt as if he were not treated fairly.

_I_ 9. The mayor urged the graduates not to forget their urban roots.

IMP 10. Buy chowder and clam cakes at the Golden Bucket in Seekonk, Massachusetts.

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