When we express our feelings, we often do so through different moods. Conversely, when we write or speak, we convey our thoughts and attitudes, or moods, through verbs. In English, there are three primary moods that verbs can take on: indicative, imperative, and subjunctive.

Verb moods are classifications that indicate the attitude of the speaker. Verbs have three moods—indicative, imperative, and subjunctive. Indicative and imperative moods The indicative and the imperative moods are fairly common. You use the indicative mood in most statements and questions.