Grammar Moods of Verbs Module 3 Proofreading Prepared

Grammar: Moods of Verbs Module 3 -Proofreading Prepared by Anna Vinogradova

MOODS Mood is the form of the verb that shows the mode or manner in which a thought is expressed. 3 Moods: 1. Indicative: used to express factual statements and reality 2. Imperative: used to express a request or a command 3. Subjunctive: used to express a doubt or a wish

Indicative mood Most sentences in English are in the indicative mood. It states a fact of some sort, or describes what happens, or gives details about reality. It is also used to express a question. Examples: • Our head office is located in Ottawa. (Fact. ) • Helen has been working for the company since 2014. (Fact. ) • Have you completed the annual sales report? (Question. ) • Kevin is now completing the annual sales report. (Describes what happens. )

Imperative mood Very often, the subject in requests and commands does not appear in the sentence, but is only implied. Examples: • Take a seat. • Call her tomorrow. • Be careful!

Subjunctive mood Expresses a condition with the verb were where the condition is not true, is not possible, or is highly doubtful. The use of were occurs after if, as though, and wish. Examples: • If I were you, I would explain this situation to the company lawyers. (I am not ”you”. ) • Ms. Dupont is in California. If she were here in Montreal, she would probably accept your invitation. (But she is not in Montreal. ) • I wish that I were in our Vancouver office! (But I’m not. ) Note: If the condition could be true, use was. • If Mr. Taylor was at the conference centre, he probably left before I arrived. (The condition could be true. )