SAT · English · Mood & Modality Pair

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Indicative mood

   Right

   Statements of fact ('She runs.')

2. Left

   Imperative mood

   Right

   Commands ('Run now!')

3. Left

   Subjunctive mood

   Right

   Hypothetical ('If I were rich…')

Instructions

Match each mood or modal to its meaning.