The Imperative Mood

The Imperative Mood

The Imperative Mood is used to give commands, requests, or instructions. It is often used to convey a sense of urgency or directness.

Auxiliary Verbs: to be

Auxiliary Verbs: to be

To be is used with the present participle (ing form) of the main verb to indicate an action that is currently happening.   Example: She is studying for her exam.

What is the Mood of a Verb?

What is the Mood of a Verb?

There are three main mood forms: indicative, imperative, and subjunctive. The indicative mood is used to make a statement or ask a question.   The imperative mood is used to give a command or make a request.   The subjunctive mood is used to express a hypothetical situation, a suggestion, a wish, or a demand.