MOOD :--
Definition:-- The modes
or manners in which a Verb may be used to express an action are called
Moods.
(Latin word modus = manner)
The mood of a verb is the
manner or mode in which the action or condition is conceived or intended.
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In English there are four verb
moods.
1. Indicative Moods
2. Imperative Moods
3. Subjunctive Moods
4. Infinitive Moods
1. INDICATIVE MOOD :--- This is the way verbs are normally used in English.
This is used :--
(a) To make
simple statements and positive or negative expresions; as,
* She goes to school daily.
* Priya could not spellthe word 'hotel' correctly.
(b) To ask
a question; as,
* Have you eaten food ?
* How is she ?
(C) To
express a supposition which is assumed as a fact; as,
* If it rains, I shall stay at home.
* If my friend wants it, I shall give it to him.
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2. IMPERATIVE MOOD :--
This is used :--
(a) To
express order, commands; as,
* Come here.
* Open your book.
(b) To
express an advice,threats,suggestions; as,
* March forward.
* Take care.
(c) To
express a prayer; as,
* Have mercy on us.
* Give us our daily bread.
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3. SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD
:--
This is
used :--
(a) To express a wish or hope; as,
* God bless you !
* May you live long !
(b)
To express a desire, intention, supposition etc.; as,
* I move that Mr. Gupta be appointed chairman.
* If we finished early we could leave early.
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4. INFINITIVE MOOD :--
This
is the infinitive itself. It is either 'to + infinitive' or without 'to'; as,
* I want to see my brother as early as possible.
* Let me help you.
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