Identify the mood of the verb in each of the following sentences.
(1) Technology burnout is a very real problem in today’s society. (2) It’s not just a matter of too much technology—though that’s certainly a contributing factor—it’s also about us paying too much attention to it. (3) Think about it: your smartphone buzzes to let you know you have an email. (4) Do you check it right away? (5) If you’re like most Americans, the answer is yes. (6) We’re like Pavlov’s dogs, constantly taking our phone out of our pocket the moment it tells us there’s new information to read. (7) This immediate gratification leads to addictive behavior in many people, so much so that we sometimes forget proper etiquette. (8) Remember your manners and you should put your phone down. (9) Just as no one wants to hear your conversation in a theater, no one wants to see the bright screen of your phone while they’re watching a movie. (10) Similarly, put your phone away when there are live human beings in front of you. (11) It’s simply rude to answer emails while your friend is trying to have a conversation with you; this type of multitasking is one possible cause for burnout, not to mention a strained friendship. (12) Want to avoid technology burnout? (13) Take a break. (14) Just because you can stay connected twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, doesn’t mean that you should.