​Indicative Mood

​Verbs in the indicative mood indicate a fact or opinion.

Examples:

• I am too ill to go to school today.

• My English class is amazing!

• It is hot outside.

• The cafeteria is serving cheeseburgers for lunch.

​Imperative Mood

​Verbs in the imperative mood express a command or request.

Examples:

• Go to school.

• Please get up and get dressed.

• Eat a healthy breakfast.

• Pack your lunch.

Interrogative Mood

Verbs in the interrogative mood ask a question.

Examples:

• Are you going to school?

• Do you feel ill?

• What was today’s assignment?

• What is your favorite dessert?

Conditional Mood

Verbs in the conditional mood express something that hasn’t happened or something that can happen if a certain condition is met.

Examples:

• If I feel well, then I will go to school.

• If it rains, then I will get wet.

• If I am hungry, then I will make a sandwich.

​Subjunctive Mood

​Verbs in the subjunctive mood describe a state that is contrary to fact; something that cannot happen.

Examples:

• I wish my cold were better today.

• If I were you, I would consult a doctor.

Test your knowledge​

​Identify what mood the following sentences are written in.