indicative mood

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In grammar, the indicative mood is a verb form used to state facts that are known or can be proven. It is one of the most common moods in languages, often used for factual or neutral situations. For example, "John did his work" is an indicative statement. The indicative mood is distinct from other moods like the imperative, which conveys commands, or the subjunctive, which expresses doubt or possibility.12

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…distinguish grammatically three moods: the indicative, the imperative, and the subjunctive. The indicative is generally used for factual or neutral situations, as in English “John did his work” and Spanish “Juan hizo su trabajo.” The imperative conveys commands or requests—for example, “Do your work.” It is distinguished by the absence…
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…distinguish grammatically three moods: the indicative, the imperative, and the subjunctive. The indicative is generally used for factual or neutral situations, as in English “John did his work” and Spanish “Juan hizo su trabajo.” The imperative conveys commands or requests—for example, “Do your work.” It is distinguished by the absence…
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