Mood in Grammar
What Is Mood in Grammar? (with Examples)
Mood is the form a verb takes to show how it is to be regarded (e.g., as a fact, a command, a wish, an uncertainty).There are three moods in English:
The Indicative Mood (with Examples)
The indicative mood states a fact or asks a question. For example:- She is driving the car.
- Is she driving the car?
The Imperative Mood (with Examples)
The imperative mood expresses a command or a request. For example:- Drive the car!
- Please drive the car.
The Subjunctive Mood (with Examples)
The subjunctive mood shows a wish or doubt. For example:- I suggest that she drive the car.
- I propose that she be asked to drive the car.
- If I were there, I would drive the car.
Mood and Sentence Type
With the exception of an imperative sentence, the sentence type gives no indication to the mood. Look at these examples:Mood | Sentence Type |
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Indicative Mood |
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Imperative Mood |
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Subjunctive Mood |
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