Structure of English

Topic: VERB PHRASE: Mood

Presenter: Daniela Jane E. Talangan, BSEd English 1A

WHAT IS MOOD?

MOOD is a verb classification that indicates the attitude or viewpoint of the

speaker.

Verbs have three MOODS:

1. INDICATIVE MOOD
2. IMPERATIVE MOOD
3. SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD

INDICATIVE MOOD

 The indicative mood of a verb is used to make a factual statement. –

Written English
 The indicative mood expresses a fact, an opinion, or a question. – Holt,
Rinehart and Winston
 The indicative mood used for making assertions and/or statements which
may be true or false. – The ELP English Manual

Example:

The novel coronavirus was confirmed present in the Philippines.

IMPERATIVE MOOD

 The imperative mood of a verb is used to give orders or instructions, or to

make a request. – Written English
 The imperative mood expresses direct command or request. – Holt,
Rinehart and Winston

Example:

Hurry up or else we’re going to be late.

SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD

 The subjunctive mood of a verb is used to express hypothetical

statements. – Written English
 The subjunctive mood expresses a suggestion, necessity, a condition
contrary to a fact, or a wish. – Holt, Rinehart and Winston

Example:

If I were you, I won’t give him another chance to waste.

References/Sources:

Malicsi, J., PhD (2006) The ELP English Manual: Seventh Edition. English
Linguistic Project

Holt, Rinehart and Winston (2018) Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics. One – Stop
Planner

Kirkpatrick, B. (2019) Written English. WS Pacific Publication, Inc.