Moods show the writer's attitude.
There are three moods: indicative, imperative and subjunctive.
The indicative mood states an actuality. ("The sun is shining today. You may want to bring your shades."
The imperative mood makes requests and gives commands. ("Please settle down and get to work.")
The subjunctive mood is used with only two types of verbs — be and were — and they are only used with two types of sentences:
1. Statements that are improbable or contrary to fact.
2. Statements that express a wish or request, an urgent appeal or demand.
If I were [not was] you, I would not dig my nose in public. (improbable)
If I were [not was] a butterfly, I'd thank you Lord for giving me wings! (improbable)
It is important that everybody be [not is] at the meeting early. (expresses a wish)
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