MOOD


Is a grammatical category by means of which modality is expressed, the category that reflects the attitude of the speaker towards the action or state expressed by the verb.


There are 4 moods in english language:

  • INDICATIVE MOOD : expresses a simple statement or fact, which can be positive ( affirmative) or negative: I like/ don’t like coffee
  • IMPERATIVE MOOD: expresses a command: Sit down!
  • SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD: expresses what is imagined or wished or possible: The president ordered that he attend the meeting.
  • CONDITIONAL MOOD: expresses a condition