In what mood (or case) are the following sentences?
82. Zach wishes that he didn’t live in a small apartment.
A: indicative mood
B: imperative mood
C: subjunctive mood
D: none of the above
83. He uses headphones when he practices at home.
A: indicative mood
B: imperative mood
C: subjunctive mood
D: none of the above
84. “Don’t turn up the volume too loud, Zach.”
A: indicative mood
B: imperative mood
C: subjunctive mood
D: none of the above
I choose
82: C
83: A
84: B
All your answers are correct.
Your answers are incorrect. Here are the correct answers:
82. The correct answer is C: subjunctive mood. The sentence expresses a wish or hypothetical situation, indicating that Zach does not live in a small apartment.
83. The correct answer is A: indicative mood. The sentence states a fact or a reality, indicating that he actually uses headphones when he practices at home.
84. The correct answer is B: imperative mood. The sentence gives a command or instruction to not turn up the volume too loud.
To determine the mood or case of each sentence, we need to analyze the verb form and the context.
82. "Zach wishes that he didn’t live in a small apartment."
In this sentence, the verb "didn't live" is in the past tense and expresses a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact condition. This usage indicates the subjunctive mood, which is used for expressing wishes, hypotheticals, and contrary-to-fact statements. Therefore, the correct answer is C: subjunctive mood.
83. "He uses headphones when he practices at home."
In this sentence, the verb "uses" is in the present tense and describes a fact or habitual action. This usage indicates the indicative mood, which is used for stating facts or asking questions. Therefore, the correct answer is A: indicative mood.
84. "Don’t turn up the volume too loud, Zach."
In this sentence, the verb "turn" is in the present tense and is a command or request. This usage indicates the imperative mood, which is used for giving orders or making requests. Therefore, the correct answer is B: imperative mood.