Mood

Question 1

Mood meaning

Answer 1

refers to the intentions of the speaker expressed through the verb

Question 2

INDICATIVE mood

Answer 2

states facts, general truths, asks questions
is the most common
“She is reading a book.”
“Did you see it?”

Question 3

IMPERATIVE mood

Answer 3

gives commands, requests or advice
“you” usually serves as the subject
“(you) Close the door.”
“(you) Be quiet.
“Let’s go.”

Question 4

SUBJUNCTIVE mood

Answer 4

expresses wishes, hypotheticals, demands
“If I WERE you, I’d study more.” (contrary to fact)
“I wish she LOVED me.” (wish)
“He insisted she BE on time.” (demand)

Question 5

CONDITIONAL mood

Answer 5

expresses conditions, hypothetical results
would, could, might
“I WOULD come IF I could.”
“She MIGHT travel more IF she HAD money.”