The 5 Moods of a Verb EQ: What are the moods of a verb and how are they used? Standard ELACC8L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

The 5 Moods of a Verb In addition to verb tenses (which demonstrate time-PRESENT, PAST, FUTURE), verbs also have verb moods (which indicate a state of being or reality). The mood of a verb is referring to the attitude of the speaker (author)

1.Indicative -indicates a state of factuality and reality. “The cat sits on the window ledge every afternoon." Most sentences in English are in the indicative mood. It simply states a fact of some sort, or describes what happens, or gives details about reality. Ex. People living in New Orleans will remember the flooding for many years to come.

2.Conditional -indicates a conditional state that will cause something else to happen. The conditional is marked by the words might, could, and would. Hint- Frequently, a phrase in the conditional appears closely linked to a phrase preceded by a subordinate conjunction like if. Examples: "The bomb might explode if I jiggle that switch." "The bomb could explode if you jiggle that switch."

3. Imperative -indicates a state of command or a request. One marker of the imperative is that frequently the subject does not appear in the sentence, but the subject is implied. In grammar, we call this the implied you or the understood you. Examples: (You) Give me back my money. or (You) Please, vote for the cause. Now, write an example of a request. Then, write an example of a command. Check yourself, did you use the implied (you)?

4. Interrogative- indicates a state of questioning One marker of the interrogative is that frequently the speaker inverts the subject- verb order by placing the helping verb first, then the subject, and then the main verb. EX. Will you leave me alone now?

5. Subjunctive Mood- is for statements of hypothetical conditions or of wishes, recommendations, requirements, or suggestions. To express the subjunctive, you often need one of the following words: can, could, may, might, must, ought, should, and would. Ex. I wish I could climb Mount Everest. Now, write your own subjunctive mood sentence.