Indicative Mood What Is the Indicative Mood? The indicative mood is a verb form which makes a statement. ******************************************************* Jack sings every Friday. (This is a verb in the indicative mood….makes a statement of fact) Sing us a song, Jack. (This verb is not in the indicative mood. It makes a request or command) The vast majority of sentences are in the indicative mood.

Imperative Mood What Is the Imperative Mood? Empty the bin, John. The imperative mood is a verb form which makes a command or a request. ************************************************* Empty the bin, John. (This is a verb in the imperative mood…makes a request/command) John empties the bin. (This verb is not in the imperative mood. It makes a statement of fact)

Subjunctive Mood What Is the Subjunctive Mood? The subjunctive mood is the verb form used to express a wish, a suggestion, or a condition that is contrary to fact. ****************************************************** I was in your position two years ago. (not in the subjunctive mood…makes a statement of fact) If I were in your position, I would do the same. (subjunctive mood…a suggestion)

Conditional Mood Conditional Verbs Implies that a condition must be met in order for something else to occur/take place. If my cousin was just a little taller, he could be a basketball player. (conditional because him being a player is conditional on being taller)

Verb Moods Identify the mood (subjunctive, conditional, imperative, indicative) being used in each of the following sentences: Paint the fence. I am painting the fence. If I want to paint the fence, I need to purchase brushes. Are they playing the guitar? I suggest that Lee play the guitar. Please, Lee, play the guitar. She usually rents a car. If Linda were here, she would explain everything. We insist that he be rewarded. If there were time, I would have finished my report.