Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate indicative verb:

If you _____ your homework, I ______ you ice cream.

• A. had finished, would have bought
• B. were to finish, will buy
• C. finish, will buy
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

finish, will buy

Mood is the form of the verb that shows the mode or manner in which a thought is expressed.

The given sentence has to be written using the indicative mood. Indicative mood expresses an assertion, denial, or question. Thus, according to the intended form, the correct answer is Option C.

Option A expresses imperative mood, it is used to indicate command, prohibition, entreaty, or advice.

Option B expresses subjunctive mood, it is used to indicate doubt or something contrary to fact.