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Uses of the indicative, subjunctive, and imperative moods -- including links on the infinitive, which some authorities claim to be a fourth mood.
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Latin Moods
Latin Moods: Indicative, Imperative, and Subjunctive.
Direct Commands and Prohibitions
"Direct commands are expressed by the imperative...mood of the verb. In English, the verb in the imperative is the same as the dictionary form of the verb. There are two types of commands in English and in Latin...."
Hortatory Subjunctive
Expressing exhortations and commands.
Subjunctive Mood
Eleven uses, from Allen & Greenough.

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