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Mood of Verbs

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Lexis - Verb Moods

As well as voice, a verb also has a mood. These moods are: imperative, indicative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive.

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Imperative mood

  • The imperative mood is where there is a command.
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Imperative mood - examples

  • Listen to me!
  • Hurry up.
  • Make me a sandwich, please.
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Indicative mood

  • The indicative mood indicates a fact.
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Indicative mood - examples

  • He will never be satisfied.
  • Patrick plays the guitar.
  • George visited his grandmother yesterday.
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Interrogative mood

  • The interrogative mood is where there is a question.
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Interrogative mood - examples

  • Have you read this?
  • Will you marry me?
  • Are you friends with Tammy?

Lexis - Verb Moods

As well as voice, a verb also has a mood. These moods are: imperative, indicative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive.

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Conditional mood

  • The conditional mood expresses a proposition.
  • The conditional mood is made up of the modal verb 'would' + the infinitive verb (without the 'to').
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Conditional mood - examples

  • I would live in London, If I could afford it.
  • If she had arrived earlier, we would have had a party.
  • I would like sushi for dinner.
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Subjunctive mood

  • The subjunctive mood describes a hypothetical situation.
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Subjunctive mood - examples

  • It is important that you agree to these terms.
    • This is a hypothetical situation because you have not yet agreed to these terms.
  • I recommend that you buy a new dress for the wedding.
    • This is a hypothetical situation because you have not bought a dress.
  • If I were you, I would be careful.
    • This is a hypothetical situation because I am not you!

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