2. WHAT IS VERB?
A verb (abbreviated v.) is a
word that illustrates an action,
an occurrence, or a state of
being. In educational settings,
verbs are often introduced as
“doing words” or “action words.”
3. MOODS OF VERBS
The verb also has a mood, which
indicates how the speaker views or
perceives the action. It expresses
whether something is a fact, opinion,
command, suggestion, request, wish,
hypothetical (imaginary) situation, or
uncertainty. Moods are important in
writing and in our lives because they
provide perspective.
6. INDICATIVE MOOD
The most common type of mood is
indicative mood, which is factual. It
asserts, questions, or denies a fact.
However, it can also express an opinion
because opinions are frequently stated as
facts; when you have an opinion about
something, you usually regard it as a truth.
7. Example:
• The sun is shining brightly today
• I believe chocolate is the best dessert.
8. IMPERATIVE MOOD
The imperative mood is a "bossy" mood in which
you give commands, advise, or beg someone to do
something. Commands can be either positive (tell
someone what to do) or negative (tell someone
what not to do). Affirmative commands employ
the base form of the verb. Negative commands
use the following formula: do + not + base. All
imperative sentences have an unstated subject,
which is you.
10. How to form the Imperative Mood?
• The imperative mood uses the bare infinitive
form (i.e., the version without “to”).
Infinitive form: to take
Bare infinitive form: to take
Verb in the imperative mood: Take a break.
11. • The subject of a verb in the imperative mood is usually
an implied “you.”
e.g. Open the door. = You open the door
• Never pair “myself” with a verb in the imperative
mood.
e.g. Please contact Marlon or myself if you have any
suggestions .❌
Please contact Marlon or me if you have any
suggestions. ✔️
12. • They can, however, be paired with
“yourself” or “yourselves.”
e.g. Help yourself.
Talk among yourselves.
13. SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD
The present form of the subjunctive is most
commonly used to express recommendations,
suggestions, advice, requests, and demands, and it
frequently (but not always) follows the word that.
e.g. I wish I had met you before
The school requires the student to participate
in the event .
14. How to form Subjunctive Mood?
Normal Form Normal
Example
Subjunctive
form
Subjunctive
Example
"am," "are," "is"
("to be" in the present
tense)
You are
ready.
She is prese
nt
"be" It’s important
that she be
ready.
It's essential
that she be
present.
has"
(third person singular
of "to have" in the
present tense)
Liam has a
chance.
"have" I demand
Liam have a
chance.
"was"
(first person and third
person singular of "to
be" in the past tense)
He was rich. "were" If he were rich,
he’d buy a lot.
"prepares," "works,"
"sings," etc.
(third person-singular
verbs in the present
John
takes the
train.
"prepare,"
"work,"
"sing," etc.
(remove the
I suggested John
take the train.
15. INTERROGATIVE MOOD
The interrogative mood is a grammatical form of the
verb used to pose questions. In the interrogative mood,
the verb is used to seek information or clarification
from the listener.
e.g. Did you watch the movie?
Have you been there before?
Who painted on the wall?
16. CONDITIONAL MOOD
Conditional mood is used to express a
hypothetical or uncertain situation that is often
determined by a specific condition or
circumstance. It is used to express a situation
that is not necessarily real or has not yet
occurred but could in the future
17. How to form Conditional Mood?
Conditional sentences usually consist of two parts: the
'if-clause', which expresses the condition, and the
'result' clause, which expresses the hypothetical
consequence that would follow if the condition were
met.
e.g. If I have money, I will buy a car.
If you are not late, then I will reward you.
If I eat too much, I gain weight.
Verbs come in various forms and types, but they all share a common function: they express what the subject of a sentence is doing, experiencing, or being.
They are the driving force of a sentence, propelling the subject into action or situating it within a particular state or condition.
So, These are the different types of verbs.
This sentence states a fact about the current weather.
This sentence expresses an opinion, but it is presented as a fact.
(This sentence states a command.)
This sentence states a request.)
