Moods
3 types of verb moods:
- Indicative
- Imperative
- Subjunctive
Basically, we use verbs to indicate tense sush as past of future. In addition to showing the tense, verbs are used to indicate a state of being or reality. When we indicate state or reality, we are using the mood of a verb.
Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood is not common and is rarely used. Over time, it has almost disappeared from the English language, except for a couple of circumstances.
We use the subjunctive mood in the following curcumstances.
Indirect Commands
- My boss demanded that I go to the meeting.
- She ordered that he pray for the damadge.
- He commanded that Hohn change his attitude.
Indirect Suggestions
- She suggested that I buy the car.
- He recommended that I go to Wellington.
- My supervisor proposed that I be transferred.
Indirect Requests
- They requested that he be present at the meeting.
- My friend asked that I help her with her assignment.
- She insisted that he fix the computer.