GRAMMAR

Mood

December 15, 2020

Generally, ‘mood‘ indicates the state of mind. It is a characteristic, habitual or relatively temporary state of feeling. The term ‘mood‘ is also used in grammar. Mood reveals the quality or form of a verb in a sentence. It helps to denote the tone of a verb with special intentions.

The major function of Verb is to make a statement of fact or to ask questions. On the other hand, verbs can be used to express a command or to express a mere supposition. This special mode or manner of verb is called Mood. It represents the special action denoted by the verb.

TYPES OF MOOD

Indicative Mood
Indicative Mood is a verb which is used to make a statement of fact or to ask a question. It expresses a supposition, assertion, denial or question.

Lisa goes to college daily.
George plays outside.
It will rain soon
Smith cannot speak Spanish.
Do you work in the company?
Are you feeling well now?
We are planning to go abroad next year.
They are reading books in the library.
Michael Jackson was a great dancer.
What is your goal in life?
Mary has a honey-coated voice.
She goes to the dance class every day.
He is a very good human being.
John is an excellent tennis player.
The mother is baking a cake in the oven.
We had enjoyed a lot at the party last evening.
You cannot behave like this at public places.
Does she like playing piano?
He will take revenge on you for this.
When will the next train to Mumbai arrive?
They all work very hard in the farm.
We are watching the horror movie at home.
I am leaving for home right away.
They are happily married to each other.
Robert is a very well-read person.
Will you post this courier for me?
He was just lost into his thoughts.

Imperative Mood
Imperative mood is a verb which is used to express a command, exhortation, entreaty or prayer. The subject of a verb is always omitted in Imperative Mood.

Come here.
Go there now.
Start to write an essay.
Take care of your health.
Be careful.
Have blessings upon us.
Turn the T.V. off.
Let her do it on her own.
Bring me a cup of coffee.
Take a pity on us, for god’s sake!
Play chess without making noise.
Help them to get there.
Listen to me carefully and attentively.
Make the most of your spare time.
Put out that candle.
Post this letter in the mail-box.
Have courage to face any difficulties.
Try to understand your mind first.
Explore your potentials and abilities.
Do your work sincerely and devotedly.
Learn everything from the bottom of your heart.
Mingle with other children and play together.
Wash your hands with soap.
Take the left turn now.
Note down important points.
Lend me your pen, please.
Forgive and forget everything.
Move on.
Get ready for the function quickly.
Watch out for the thorns.
Wish me a good luck.

Subjunctive Mood
Subjunctive Mood is a verb form which is used to express conditional, imaginary, unreal or situations which are contrary to fact. Subjunctive Mood indicates wish, hope, intention, resolution and preference. It is skillfully used in Past and Present situations.

God bless you all!
I demand that he do it instantly.
I wish I knew his profession.
Michael wishes the car belonged to you.
If I were you I should not do that.
I wish I were a fish.
I wish I were a millionaire.
They would rather you went by train.
It’s necessary that she complete all the formalities.
If I were in your place, I would never accept the proposal.
I wish that it were true.
Her uncle requested that she join the badminton club.
It is good that every lawyer abide by laws.
I suggested that David work out every day to become fit.
I wish that Corona pandemic end sooner.
If he won the lottery, he would buy a brand new car.
He acts as if he is the president of this country.
It is essential that students attend their classes regularly.
If you help me, I would help you.
I wish that you would behave like a good boy.
May all your dreams come true!
If he were a rich man, he would buy a big farm-house.
I demand that you return my pen without forgetting.
He proposes that classes be taken still online.
I wish it were Sunday today.
It is necessary that you finish your work early.
I advise that you be present for the meeting tomorrow.
The employer insists that he work for extra time today.
If I were to stand first in the class, I would throw a party.
May god bless you with good sense!