MOOn
in computer assisted language learning, an acronym for multi-user
domain, object-orientated, a graphic- or text-based multi-user environment
where language learners can chat in real time and perform a variety of
simulations via the Internet.
moodn
a set of contrasts which are often shown by the form of the verb and which
express the speaker’s or writer’s attitude to what is said or written.
Three moods have often been distinguished:
1 Indicativemood: the form of the verb used in declarative sentences
or questions. For example:
She sat down.
Are you coming?
2 Imperativemood: the form of the verb in imperative sentences. For
example:
Be quiet!
Put it on the table!
In English, imperatives do not have tense or perfect aspect (see aspect)
but they may be used in the progressive aspect. For example:
Be waiting for me at five.
3 Subjunctivemood: the form of the verb often used to express uncerta-
inty, wishes, desires, etc. In contrast to the indicative mood, the subjunc-
tive usually refers to non-factual or hypothetical situations. In English,
little use of the subjunctive forms remains. The only remaining forms are:
abe(present subjunctive), were (past subjunctive) of be
b the stem form, e.g. have, come, singof other verbs (present subjunc-
tive only).
The use of the subjunctive form is still sometimes found in:
a thatclauses after certain verbs. For example:
It is required that she be present.
I demand that he come at once.
b past subjunctive of bein ifclauses. For example:
If I were you, I’d go there.
c in some fixed expressions. For example:
So be it.
Moodlen
see learning management system
morphemenmorphemicadj
the smallest meaningful unit in a language. A morpheme cannot be divided
without altering or destroying its meaning. For example, the English word
morpheme