Mood

The manner of an action is expressed by the ‘Mood’ of verb. There are three moods of verbs viz. Indicative, Subjunctive and Imperative.

Indicative Mood: The ‘Indicative Mood’ simply describes the facts.

Examples:

Mohan goes school daily.
He is taught Arithmetic.
My writing is legible.
Rama killd Ravana.

Subjunctive Mood: The ‘Subjunctive Mood’ expresses an action under condition.

Examples:

If the day be fine, I shall call on you.
If I were you, I should not waste time.
I shall go, if he come.
If he fail, I am to help him.

The subjunctive mood also expresses the wish.

Examples:

God defend the right.
Long live to you, my friend.
God save the king.
I wish that Mohan would help me.

The subjunctive mood also expresses the purpose.

Examples:

I work hard that I may succeed.
Take care, that no mistakes be made.

Imperative Mood: ‘Imperative Mood’ expresses a command or advice.

Examples:

Attend to your duty.
Forgive me.
Come here.
Take care of your money.