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Moods in English Grammar

Grammatical mood is a special feature of the verbs that is used to indicate a modality. Modality represents the attitude of the speaker.

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"Moods" in the English Grammar

Moods

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Moods and tenses are different concepts in English grammar that are widely confused. In this lesson, we will learn all about moods in English grammar.
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What Is "Declarative Mood" in the English Grammar

Declarative Mood

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There are different types of moods in English. Each shows a special manner toward the subject. In this article, we will focus on the declarative mood.
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"Imperative Mood" in English Grammar

Imperative Mood

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In English grammar, imperatives are made from the base form of verbs and are used to tell or ask somebody to do or not to do something.
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"Subjunctive Mood" in English Grammar

Subjunctive Mood

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Subjunctive is a form or mood of verbs that helps us talk about wishes, possibility or uncertainty. To learn about this mood, start reading this article.
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Interrogative Mood

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Interrogative mood is a form of verb that is used to ask questions. Now if you want to learn how to make questions correctly, read this article.
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Exclamatory Mood

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There are six moods in English grammar. In this article, we will focus on the exclamatory mood. Exclamatives are moods of feelings.
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Conditional Mood

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Have you ever thought about something that might have happened if there was a different situation in the past? Conditionals help us talk about possibilities.
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Zero Conditional

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'If you don't eat or drink, you die'. 'If you heat water, it boils'. Zero conditional is used to talk about facts or situations which are always true.
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Conditional I

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We use the conditional Type 1 when we want to talk about situations we believe are real or possible in the future. 'If I study hard, I'll pass the exam.'
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Conditional II

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Type 2 conditional sentences talk about situations that are hypothetical. There is a possibility that the condition will be fulfilled.
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Conditional III

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Conditional III indicates an impossible, hypothetical and unreal condition in the past and its probable result in the past. To learn about them, start reading!
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Mixed Conditional

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Sometimes the two parts of a conditional sentence refer to different times. This is called a mixed conditional. Ready to learn?
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Moods with LanGeek

Understanding the moods of a language is key to mastering its nuances. Whether you are just starting your English learning journey or looking to refine your skills, LanGeek offers a comprehensive collection of grammar lessons that focus on "Moods." This essential feature of English grammar shapes how we express emotions, attitudes, and intentions in our speech and writing.

What Are Moods?

In English, moods refer to the various ways in which verbs can express the attitude of the speaker towards the action. This could include uncertainty, necessity, possibility, or command, to name a few. Understanding moods helps learners not only grasp how to form sentences correctly but also express themselves more naturally and with greater precision.

There are three primary moods in English: the indicative, imperative, and subjunctive. Each mood serves a distinct purpose:

Declarative: Used for stating facts.

Imperative: Used for giving commands or making requests.

Subjunctive: Used to express wishes, desires, suggestions, or hypothetical situations.

LanGeek's Moods Grammar Lessons

LanGeek's mood lessons are divided into 12 categories, each designed to help learners at different stages of their journey. These categories are spread across three levels of difficulty: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced

The following lesson is presented at all three proficiency levels:

Imperative Mood

Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at intermediate and advanced levels:

Declarative Mood

Subjunctive Mood

Interrogative Mood

Exclamatory Mood

Conditional Mood

Zero Conditional

Conditional I

Conditional II

Conditional III

Advanced

The following lessons are only presented at the advanced level:

Moods

Mixed Conditional

LanGeek's Other Learning Features

LanGeek's grammar lessons on moods are seamlessly integrated with the platform's other features, enhancing your learning experience. You can improve your vocabulary by seeing mood-related words in context, boost your reading comprehension with mood-centric texts, and practice your pronunciation with pronunciation guides that help you apply the right mood to your spoken English.

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