Correcting Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Moods
Inappropriate shifts in verb moods can confuse readers and obscure the meaning of sentences. This article provides examples of incorrect shifts and their corrections, emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistency in verb moods within a sentence.
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Shifts in Verb Moods Shifts in Verb Moods
INAPPROPRIATE SHIFTS An inappropriate shift or inconsistency in the verb of a sentence confuses the reader. Shifts in verb mood can make reading difficult and obscure the sentence's meaning. To correct the shift, both clauses in the sentence should be in the same mood.
FOR EXAMPLE. Take Take two aspirins, and then you two aspirins, and then you should call should call me in the morning. me in the morning.
CORRECTED EXAMPLE Take Take two aspirins, and then two aspirins, and then call me in the morning. in the morning. call me Change Change should call should call to to correct the shift. to correct the shift. to call me call me in order in order
ANOTHER EXAMPLE Eat ice cream, and you should jog around the playground.
CORRECTED EXAMPLE Eat ice cream and jog around the playground. Take out you should .
PRACTICE EXAMPLE 1 If you count your blessings, I hope you would realize how lucky you really are.
CORRECTED EXAMPLE Count your blessings, and realize how lucky you really are. Put both clauses in the imperative mood.
PRACTICE EXAMPLE 2 Follow the directions and you will assemble the bookshelf completely.
CORRECTED EXAMPLE Follow the directions and assemble the Follow the directions and assemble the bookshelf completely. bookshelf completely. If you follow the directions, you will If you follow the directions, you will assemble the bookshelf completely. assemble the bookshelf completely.
Which of these corrects the inappropriate shift in mood in the following sentence? If you were to listen to my mom, you will understand life better. A. If you were to listen to my mom, you will understand life better. B. If you were to listen to my mom, will you understand life better? C. If you were to listen to my mom, you would understand life better. D. If you were to listen to my mom, you must understand life better.
Which of these corrects the inappropriate shift in mood in the following sentence? Listen to your heart, and it is the best guide. A. Listen to your heart, and is it the best guide? B. Listen to your heart and follow its guidance. C. If you listen to your heart, is it the best guide? D. Listen to your heart, and it might guide you.
