1. Verb Moods

2. Indicative Mood
Indicative states an apparent fact. This is the way that verbs are normally used in English.
Examples:
Last year, I ate a sandwich for lunch almost every day.
Mrs. Freeman drives a very nice car.
Barney’s kittens like to sit on the mantle of the fireplace.

3. Interrogative Mood
Interrogative indicates a state of questioning. In the interrogative, the subject-verb order is inverted.
Examples:
Have we completed the final project?
(interrogative of: We have completed the final…)
Will Dad take out the trash in the morning?
(interrogative of: Dad will take out the trash…)

4. Imperative Mood
Imperative states a command or request. Frequently, the subject does not appear in the sentence, but it is implied.
Examples:
(You) Wait and watch before crossing the street.
Come here.
Hang on!

5. Subjunctive Mood
Subjunctive expresses a doubt, desire, imaginary situation, or condition contrary to fact. The subjunctive will typically take these verbs: ask, deman, insist, move, order, pray, determine, prefer, recommend, regret, request, require, suggest, wish
Examples:
If I were you, I would study very hard for Friday’s test.
I prefer Mom drive me to the store instead of my cousin Bob.
Principal McGrath insists that we students walk on the right side of the hallway.

6. Conditional Mood
Conditional indicates a conditional state that will cause something else to happen. It is marked by the words “might,” “could,” and “would.”
Examples:
If we use our time wisely, we might get out of here without homework.
Arnold could find a better job if he visited an employment agency.
Sally would arrive earlier if she leaves tomorrow morning.

7. Inappropriate Shift or inconsistency in the verb of a sentence…
Shifts in a verb mood can confuse the reader and obscure the sentence’s meaning. Both clauses in a sentence should be in the same mood.
Inappropriate Shift:
Eat ice cream, and you will jog around the playground
(imperative) (indicative)
If you were to eat ice cream, you will jog around the playground.
(subjunctive) (indicative)
Correction
Eat ice cream and jog around the playground.
(imperative) (imperative)
If you were to eat ice cream, you would jog around the playground.
(subjunctive) (subjunctive)