7.3 Uses of se Flashcards
1
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What are three uses of se?
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The passive se, impersonal se, and the se to express unexpected events
2
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The passive se
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Often used when the agent performing the action is not stated, with the conjugation being linked to the object’s number. When referring to specific persons, the personal “a” is used.
3
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The impersonal se
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Se used with third person singular verbs in impersonal constructions where the subject of the sentence is indefinite.
4
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Se to express unexpected events
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The agent who performs the action is de-emphasized, implying it is not their responsibility. The object thus becomes the subject. May begin with “a+[noun/prep. pron.]” to emphasize who it happened to.
