Tag: subjunctive
The Subjunctive Mood
The subjunctive mood is used to express a hypothetical or non-real action or state, and is often used to express doubt, uncertainty, or desire. The verb to be is a particularly common verb used in the subjunctive mood.
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?
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.