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B3E9
Mood
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The "mood" of the verb helps to show a speaker's attitude.
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Verbs have three moods: imperative, indicative, and
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subjunctive. Imperative and indicative moods use the
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standard verb tenses. Subjunctive has its own rules.
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Imperative mood expresses a command, warning, or request.
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Go
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to the store. (command)
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I don't think you should
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go
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to the store. (warning)
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Please
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go
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to the store. (request)
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Indicative mood indicates fact or opinions or asks a question.
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He
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is going
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to the store. (statement of fact)
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I think he
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is going
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to the store. (opinion)
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Is
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he
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going
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to the store? (question)
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Subjunctive mood expresses conditions contrary to fact; it is
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used in a clause that expresses a wish, suggestion, demand,
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or requirement.
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I was afraid we
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would be
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lost.
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(contrary to fact--we are not lost)
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I wish I
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knew
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where he was. (wish)
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If he
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were going
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to the store, he could pick up some eggs.
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(contrary to fact--he is not going to the store)
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I suggest that he
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be allowed
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to go to the store.
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(suggestion)
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I insist that he
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be allowed
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to go to the store. (demand)
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It is essential that he
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visit
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the store. (requirement)
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