Question

Revise the passage below to remove the two shifts in verb mood. Your revised passage should use only imperative mood. Driving is a big responsibility. If you drive, there are many things you must do to make sure your car is safe to drive. Be sure the lights and turn signals are working before you drive. Check the windshield wipers, in case you get caught in the rain. You should check the air pressure in your tires. Finally, get regular oil changes, and adjust your mirrors and seat before driving.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answers are:

• Driving is a big responsibility.
• If you drive, there are many things you must do to make sure your car is safe to drive.

Explanation:

When we talk about the mood of a verb we are referring to the way in which a verb is expressed. In this case our paragraph should contain only verbs in imperative mood.

The imperative is a mode used by the speaker to give orders, advice or make requests to one or more people directly.

The imperative serves to:

• make suggestions or proposals;
• give orders;
• give advice;
• make requests.

Of all the sentences contained in the paragraph, the first two are the only ones that do not fit this description.