CD 1 Track 12

Question 1

How and when to use the subjunctive (command tense). The command tense has the same ‘push’ as the present tense. It’s rarely used in English. In the sentence ‘it is important that you be here’, ‘be’ is subjunctive.

Answer 1

explanation

Question 2

The subjunctive is used quite a lot in Spanish. To form the subjunctive you just switch tracks, from ‘a’ to ‘e’ and from ‘e’ to ‘a’. It is used to express doubt or uncertainty.

Answer 2

explanation

Question 3

It is important that you be here.

Answer 3

Es importante que esté aquí.

Question 4

It is important that you call me.

Answer 4

Es importante que me llame.

Question 5

It is important that you all call me.

Answer 5

Es importante que me llamen.

Question 6

It is very important for you (Roberta) to call me later.

Answer 6

Es muy importante que me llames más tarde.

Question 7

It is not necessary that you wait for me.

Answer 7

No es necesario que me espere.

Question 8

to write

Answer 8

escribir