Understanding the types of moods requires knowledge of the types of conditional sentences.

So, if the
explanation is not clear, it would be better if you know what those types of conditional sentences are:

THINK: What is the tense used in the IF-clause of the first two conditionals?

1. Zero conditional
statements of facts
(if present + present)
It gets dark if he turns off the light.

2. First conditional
a possible situation and its result
( if present + future)
If he fails to practice, he will suck during the performance.

2ND CHUNK (types of conditionals)

THINK: What differentiates the first set (1 and 2) from the second set (3-5) with regards to tense?

3. Second conditional
a hypothetical/unreal condition and its probable result with regard to the PRESENT or FUTURE
(if simple past + would verb)
If he were rich, he would buy all Krispy Kreme doughnuts!
If I had you, I would be complete. Sheret.
If I were a girl, I would give birth every year.

4. Third conditional
an hypothetical/unreal past condition and its probable result; things that happened in the PAST--a
missed opportunity
(if past perfect + would have verb)
If Marilyn Monroe HAD done the right thing, she would have had a better life.
If I had asked you, would you have helped me?

5. Mixed Conditional
an impossible PAST situation and its result in the PRESENT (a hybrid of third--past situation--and
second--for the present result)
(if past perfect/simple past + would present/perfect)
If she had studied harder, she would be a teacher now.
If she weren't afraid of flying, we would have gone to many parts of the world.
Questions ON verb moods

ENGLISH MOODS

What is a mood?

Verb moods are classifications that indicate the attitude of the speaker.

First, let’s chunk them for easy comparison

ALL TYPES OF VERB MOOD:

Indicative, Interrogative

Imperative

Subjunctive, Conditional

Infinitive (rare—I won’t add this here.)

Originally, there are three MAJOR verb moods: indicative, subjunctive, and imperative. However, many
linguists divided them further—adding interrogative, conditional—and infinitive to the list.

Let’s discuss them!

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1. Indicative Mood

>> A verb (types of the verb with examples)   which is used to make a

statement of fact (I graduated last year.)

a question (Did you graduate last year?)

supposition (ONLY APPLICABLE for Zero Conditional: If it rains, it pours.)

2. Interrogative Mood

>> A verb applied to ask a question.

NOTE: We can say therefore that interrogative mood is a sub-type of indicative mood.
3. Imperative Mood

>> a verb used to express command or request.

Positive and Negative Command: Take the bus. Don’t take the bus.

Polite request: Please stop talking.

With tag question – Shut it, will you?

Command including you: Let’s go! Let’s listen.

4. Subjunctive Mood

>> expresses wish, hope, desire

>> used in second, third, and mixed conditional sentences

>> used in traditional expressions of wish (Long live the Queen! God bless you!)

5. Conditional Mood

>> a “condition” is required to cause something to happen

>> uses modals “might, could, and would.”

>> a possible situation (expressed in first conditional sentences) If she studies hard, she will get a good
grade.

ANSWER: ADBAAB

1. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: “How did you come to know about that tragic
event?”

A. indicative >> CA

B. subjunctive

C. imperative

D. directive

2. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: Could you come here for a moment?
A. indicative

B. subjunctive

C. imperative

D. interrogative >> CA

3. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: "If I were taller, I would play basketball."

A. conditional

B. subjunctive >> CA

C. indicative

D. interrogative

4. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: "She could be happy."

A. conditional >> CA

B. subjunctive

C. indicative

D. interrogative

5. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: “We will stay home if it rains.”

A. conditional >> CA

B. subjunctive

C. indicative

D. interrogative

6. What type of mood is indicated in this sentence: “God bless you”?

A. indicative

B. subjunctive >>CA

C. imperative

D. interrogative