Verb - Mood

MOOD :--

 Definition:-- The modes or manners in which  a Verb may be used to express an action are called Moods.

 (Latin word modus = manner)

 The mood of a verb is the manner or mode in which the action or condition is conceived or intended.

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In English there are four verb moods.

1. Indicative Moods

2. Imperative Moods

3. Subjunctive Moods

4. Infinitive Moods

1. INDICATIVE   MOOD :---  This is the way verbs are normally used in English.

    This is used :--

     (a) To make simple statements and positive or negative expresions; as,

         * She goes to school daily.

         * Priya could not spellthe word 'hotel' correctly.

     (b) To ask a question; as,

         * Have you eaten food ?

         * How is she ?

     (C) To express a supposition which is assumed as a fact; as,

         * If it rains, I shall stay at home.

         * If my friend wants it, I shall give it to him.     
    
2. IMPERATIVE   MOOD :--
  
    
    This is used  :--

     (a) To express order, commands; as,

         * Come here.

         * Open your book.

     (b) To express an advice,threats,suggestions; as,

         * March forward.

         * Take care.

     (c) To express a prayer; as,

         * Have mercy on us.

         * Give us our daily bread.

3. SUBJUNCTIVE   MOOD :--
  

     This is used :--

      (a) To express a wish or hope; as,

         * God bless you !

         * May you live long !

      (b) To express a desire, intention, supposition etc.; as,

         * I move that Mr. Gupta be appointed chairman.

         * If we finished early we could leave early.

4. INFINITIVE   MOOD :--
  

      This is the infinitive itself. It is either 'to + infinitive' or without 'to'; as,

         * I want to see my brother as early as possible.

         * Let me help you.

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