Verb moods: In a sentence, the grammatical mood conveys the speaker’s attitude about the state of being of what the sentence describes.
Indicative The indicative mood is used to make factual statements, ask questions, or express opinions as if they were facts. Any verb tense may be deployed in the indicative mood. The following sentences are statements of fact or belief, so they are in the indicative mood.
I saw something today that really annoyed me. [Vitrearum’s Church Art] He lives most of the year in Spain but returns regularly to visit his ailing mother. [Sydney Morning Herald] Vikings will be the new vampires. [Nile Guide] Prosecutors have not said whether they will appeal the decision. [New York Times]
Imperative A sentence in the imperative mood expresses commands or requests. It indicates that the speaker desires for the action expressed in the sentence to take place. In most imperative sentences, there’s an implied you. These sentences are in the imperative mood: Sit on the sofa. Let me go to bed Keep reading.
Subjunctive In English, the subjunctive mood is used to explore conditional or imaginary situations. The subjunctive mood is used to explore conditions that are contrary to fact: If I were President, I wouldn’t put up with it. [National Review]
It’s used to explore hypotheticals: If I were to embroider a sampler, it would say, “Simple is truly best in Frytown.” [Z Wire]
It’s used to express wishes: I wish I were there to have a drink with you and dish. [Ebar]
It’s used to express commands or demands: She demanded that he leave the hospital premises … [Salem News]
It’s used to express suggestions: I suggest that he implement a budget cut in March. [Daily Gleaner]
Interrogative Interrogative asks a question. A great way to remember the term 'interrogative' is to think of an interrogation room where a suspect is asked a series of questions. Will you please leave me alone? Who left these flowers on my desk? How can you say that?
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