The subjunctive mood.

The subjunctive mood.

1. English has three moods.

   • Imperative mood.
     • giving orders and instructions.
   • Indicative mood.
     • Stating facts anf opinions.
   • subjunctive mood.
     • expressing wishes, proposals, suggestions, or imagined situations.
       • the present subjunctive in truth refers mostly to the future.
         • Example: I request that the fabulous cat be available during my visit
         • The past subjunctive can refer to the present or the past.
           • Example: I wish that the fabulous cat were more cooperative