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.