VERB MOODS

Hi! Let’s proceed to Verb Moods. It is discussed by the third demo teacher, Ms. Cabibijan. According to her, there are three verb moods in English:  indicative, imperative, subjunctive.

 

Indicative Mood

Indicative mood expresses an assertion, denial, or question.
Example:

Have you finished your homework?

Ostriches cannot fly

 

Imperative Mood

Imperative mood expresses command, prohibition, entreaty, or advice.

 

Example:

Be careful!
Don’t drown that puppy!

 

Subjunctive Mood

Subjunctive Mood expresses possibility or wish.

 

Example:

If I were you, I wouldn’t keep driving on those tires.
If he were governor, we’d be in better fiscal shape.