The word “mood” is derived from the Latin word “modus” which means “manner” or “method.” A verb’s mood refers to the attitude a writer or speaker intended to convey to a reader or listener.
Examples: John was walking down the street. Mary is a good student. Where are you going?
Verbs in the Indicative Mood can occur in the ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice, as well as all SIX TENSES. To learn how to form and translate each instance of these voices and tenses, see their specific page. See below for an example of a full verb synopsis and general review.