verbal mood

What is verbal mood?

Verbal mood refers to the form a verb takes to express the attitude of the speaker toward the action of the verb.

Indicative mood

The indicative mood is used for statements of fact or opinion. Example: 'She is reading a book.'

Imperative mood

The imperative mood is used for commands or requests. Example: 'Please close the door.'

Subjunctive mood

The subjunctive mood is used to express wishes, hypothetical situations, or actions that are not real. Example: 'I wish that he were here.'

Indicative mood - Present tense

Used for current actions. Example: 'He runs every day.'

Indicative mood - Past tense

Used for completed actions. Example: 'They visited the museum last week.'

Indicative mood - Future tense

Used for actions that will happen. Example: 'She will graduate next year.'

Imperative mood - Direct command

Gives a straightforward instruction. Example: 'Close the window.'

Imperative mood - Request

Softens the command with a polite request. Example: 'Could you pass the salt, please?'

Subjunctive mood - Wish

Expresses a desire or wish. Example: 'I wish it were summer all year.'

Subjunctive mood - Condition contrary to fact

Expresses a situation that is not real. Example: 'If I were a millionaire, I would travel the world.'

Subjunctive mood - Necessity

Expresses a necessity or urgency. Example: 'It is essential that he be present at the meeting.'

Indicative mood - General truth

States a universal fact. Example: 'Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.'

Imperative mood - Prohibition

Gives a command to not do something. Example: 'Don't touch that.'

Subjunctive mood - Hypothetical scenario

Discusses a hypothetical outcome. Example: 'If she were here, she would know what to do.'

Indicative mood - Habitual action

Describes regular actions. Example: 'They go to the gym every Saturday.'

Imperative mood - Informal command

Casual instruction. Example: 'Just relax.'

Subjunctive mood - Suggestion

Offers a suggestion or recommendation. Example: 'I suggest that he read the book.'

Indicative mood - Future perfect tense

Describes an action that will be completed. Example: 'By next month, I will have finished the project.'

Imperative mood - Advice

Gives advice or counsel. Example: 'Take a deep breath before speaking.'