indicative mood

(noun)

Expresses factual statements. 

Related Terms

  • cative mood
  • imperative mood
  • subjunctive mood
  • grammatical mood

Examples of indicative mood in the following topics:

  • Verb Mood: Indicative, Subjunctive, and Imperative

    • In English, there are many grammatical moods, but by far the most common are the indicative, the imperative, the subjunctive, and the conditional.
    • In English, mood is a little different.
    • In English, the indicative mood is the most commonly used.
    • [Main clause "I wish" is factual and in indicative mood; dependent clause "Paul would eat" is hypothetical and in subjunctive mood.]
    • [Main clause "I suggest" is factual and in indicative mood; dependent clause "we wait until" is hypothetical and in subjunctive mood.]
  • Introduction to Verbs: Tense, Aspect, and Mood

    • All verbs have tense, aspect, and mood, of which there is a wide variety of combinations.
    • Tense indicates when the action expressed by a verb takes place.
    • Verb mood is to the "attitude" of the verb.
    • Mood can be expressed in any verb tense. 
    • The three main moods used in English are indicative, subjunctive, imperative.
  • Precision

    • Thus, as a writer, choosing specific words over general words can add description to and change the mood of your writing. 
  • Ending Punctuation

    • Ending punctuation comprises symbols that indicate the end of a sentence.
    • A period (.) is the punctuation mark that indicates the end of a sentence.
    • is a punctuation mark usually used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume (shouting), and often marks the end of a sentence.
    • A sentence ending in an exclamation mark may be an exclamation, an imperative, or may indicate astonishment.
  • Parentheses

    • The bracketed expression "[sic]" is used after a quote or reprinted text to indicate the passage appears exactly as in the original source; a bracketed ellipsis "[...]" is often used to indicate deleted material; bracketed comments indicate when original text has been modified for clarity.
  • The Passive Voice

    • The passive voice occurs in both indicative and subjunctive but uses the same endings in each.
  • Deciphering an Argument You're Reading

    • For example, when reading through a difficult scholarly piece, try to be on the lookout for phrases that may indicate premises that the author relies on or conclusions that she draws.
    • The paragraphs immediately surrounding the quote will usually give indications of whether the author agrees or disagrees with the quote.
    • The paragraphs immediately surrounding the quote will usually give indications of whether the author agrees or disagrees with the quote.
    • Moments of feeling confused are important indicators and great opportunities to practice critical reading.
  • Eliminating Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

    • You can use a semicolon with a transition word to indicate a specific relation between the two clauses; however, you should use this sparingly.
    • You can use a coordinating conjunction following the comma, and this also will indicate a relationship.
    • You can use a semicolon with a transition word to indicate a specific relation between the two clauses; however, you should use this sparingly.
    • You can use a coordinating conjunction and a comma, and this also will indicate a relationship.
  • Colons

    • Some punctuation marks, such as periods, question marks, and exclamation points, indicate the end of a sentence.
    • The colon indicates that the words following an individual's name are spoken by that individual.
  • Saying Why It Matters

    • It is possible that the increased salmon population is not an indicator of cleaner water, but an indicator of the disappearance of minor waterways, which are then forcing salmon toward polluted sources. "
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