I Compare the sentences below. Explain how they differ in meaning. a If I were you. I would slam dunk that ball. b Slam dunk that ball immediately! \& Michael Wilson slam dunked the ball. 2 Each of the sentences above is said in a different mood, a In which sentence is the speaker completely sure of what they are saying? b In which sentence is the speaker doubtful about what they are saying? c In which sentence is the speaker just stating a fact? Match each of the sentences in (1) to a mood, 4 Which moods are these sentences in? a Don't assume that he's a herol b If he were superhuman, he could jump three metres high. o These achievements are reseryed for "freak shows" and Oprah.

We’re looking at how three sentences use different grammatical moods—that is, different ways of expressing attitudes such as commands, hypotheses, or plain assertions. Let’s break down the first group of sentences and then match them to our questions. ───────────────────────────── Group 1: 1a. “If I were you, I would slam dunk that ball.”   • This sentence is expressed as a hypothetical or conditional suggestion. (Notice the “if I were you…” construction.) It is often treated as part of the subjunctive mood (or conditional mood). It doesn’t state a fact about the world; rather, it advises the listener what they should do, based on a “what if” scenario. 1b. “Slam dunk that ball immediately!”   • This is an imperative sentence. It isn’t stating something true or hypothetical at all—it is a direct command ordering someone to take action. 1c. “Michael Wilson slam dunked the ball.”   • This sentence is in the indicative mood. It is a straightforward statement reporting a fact. ───────────────────────────── Now, answer the following questions: 2a. In which sentence is the speaker completely sure of what they are saying?   Answer: Sentence 1c (“Michael Wilson slam dunked the ball.”) Because the speaker is giving a factual, definitive account in the indicative mood. 2b. In which sentence is the speaker doubtful about what they are saying?   Answer: Sentence 1a (“If I were you, I would slam dunk that ball.”) Even though it sounds like advice, the conditional “if I were you” signals that the speaker is not stating a known fact about themselves but rather imagining a hypothetical situation. The uncertainty of “what would be best for you if…” shows that the speaker isn’t entirely sure. 2c. In which sentence is the speaker just stating a fact?   Answer: Again, Sentence 1c (“Michael Wilson slam dunked the ball.”) This is a plain factual assertion. ───────────────────────────── Next, we match the following sentences to their moods: 4a. “Don’t assume that he’s a herol.”   • Although there’s a typo (“herol” instead of “hero”), the sentence begins with “Don’t assume…” which is a command. Therefore, this is an imperative sentence (mood). 4b. “If he were superhuman, he could jump three metres high.”   • This sentence uses the subjunctive form “were” in a conditional clause. It sets up a hypothetical scenario, so it is in the conditional/subjunctive mood. 4c. “These achievements are reserved for ‘freak shows’ and Oprah.”   • This sentence states something about how achievements are allocated; it is a straightforward statement of fact in the indicative mood. ───────────────────────────── Summary: • Sentence (1a) is in the subjunctive/conditional mood (hypothetical – the speaker is offering advice, not stating a fact). • Sentence (1b) is in the imperative mood (a command, telling someone to act). • Sentence (1c) is in the indicative mood (a factual statement). • For question 2:   a. The speaker is completely sure in Sentence (1c)…   b. The speaker is expressing doubt (or at least hypothetically advising) in Sentence (1a)…   c. The speaker is stating a fact in Sentence (1c). • For question 4:   (a) Imperative mood; (b) Conditional/subjunctive mood; (c) Indicative mood. This is how the moods differ and how each sentence conveys a different attitude toward certainty, command, or fact.