PLEASE HELP I DONT UNDERSTAND THIS!!!
WHAT IS MOODY VERBS?????????????
I have gone through my lesson 3 times and I still don't understand what moody verbs are. can someone explain in a simple way what it is? thx!
Well, verbs aren't people, so they aren't moody! But they do have what grammarians call moods.
Indicative mood -- that's when we use verbs to make statements or ask questions.
Imperative mood -- that's when we give commands
Subjunctive mood -- that's mostly used when we are writing or talking about what we wish would happen or what would happen IF something else happened -- in other words, things that aren't facts (yet).
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/verbs.htm#mood
Read all the explanations and examples here.
Here's another good website for learning about verb moods:
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs.htm
Scroll down and read about Subjunctive Mood and Conditionals. These should give you more examples to help you understand the subjunctive mood.
Sure! I'd be happy to help explain moody verbs to you.
Firstly, I want to clarify that there isn't a specific grammatical term called "moody verbs." It's possible that you might be referring to "modal verbs" or "mood and modality in verbs". I'll explain both just in case.
1. Modal Verbs:
Modal verbs are a type of auxiliary verbs that express the speaker's attitude, ability, possibility, obligation, or necessity towards an action or state of being. They are used to modify the main verb in a sentence. Common modal verbs include "can," "could," "may," "might," "must," "shall," "should," "will," "would," and "ought to."
For example:
- "I can swim" (expressing ability)
- "You should study" (expressing advice)
- "He must be tired" (expressing necessity)
- "They may arrive late" (expressing possibility)
Modal verbs can change the mood or tone of a sentence, hence they are sometimes referred to as "moody verbs," though this is not a standard grammatical term.
2. Mood and Modality in Verbs:
In grammar, mood refers to the form of a verb that shows the speaker's or writer's attitude or intention. There are three main moods: indicative, imperative, and subjunctive. Each mood expresses a different notion of reality or desired action.
- Indicative mood: Used to state facts or ask questions without expressing doubt or uncertainty. Most sentences we encounter are in the indicative mood.
Example: "She eats an apple."
- Imperative mood: Used to give commands or make requests.
Example: "Please close the door."
- Subjunctive mood: Used to express hypothetical or unreal situations, doubts, wishes, or recommendations.
Example: "I wish I were taller."
Understanding the different moods and modality in verbs can help you grasp how verbs express different attitudes or intentions in a sentence.
I hope this explanation helps you! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.