Verb Moods

1. Understanding Verb Mood
A Guide to Mood in Grammar

2. Indicative Mood
• States a fact or opinion.
• Examples:
• - The dog barked loudly.
• - We are going to the store.

3. Imperative Mood
• Gives a command or request.
• Examples:
• - Please sit down.
• - Turn off the lights.

4. Interrogative Mood
• Asks a question.
• Examples:
• - Are you ready?
• - Did you eat breakfast?

5. Conditional Mood
• Expresses something that would happen if a
condition were met.
• Examples:
• - If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
• - She would go if she had time.

6. Subjunctive Mood
• Expresses a wish, doubt, or something
contrary to fact.
• Examples:
• - If I were taller, I could dunk.
• - I wish he were here.