Chapter 4: The Subjunctive in Noun Clauses

Question 1

Expressions of Volition

Answer 1

The subjunctive is required in a dependent clause when the verb in the main clause indicates volition, intention, wish, or preference

Question 2

What are some typical “volition” verbs?

Answer 2

querer, desear, prohibir, sugerir, preferir, and aconsejar

Also see page 92

Question 3

Verbs of communication

Answer 3

Sometimes verbs of communication like decir, telephonear and escribir indicate volition

Question 4

When do verbs of communication not call for the subjunctive?

Answer 4

When it merely introduces a fact

Question 5

Verbs of Influence

Answer 5

The subject of the main verb tries to exert some sort of influence over the subject of the subordinate clause in the performance of an action

Also allows an alternate infinitive construction

Question 6

Typical verbs of influence?

Answer 6

dejar, hacer, impedir, invitar a, mandar, obligar a, permitir, and prohibir

Question 7

Verbs of emotion

Answer 7

Dependent clause when the verb in the main clause expresses feelings or emotion: regret, fear, pity, hope surprise

See page 96 for examples

Question 8

Expressions of Uncertainty

Answer 8

When the verb in the main clause expresses doubt , disbelief, uncertainty, or denial.

Question 9

Most common expressions of uncertainty?

Answer 9

no (poder) creer, dudar, no estar seguro de, negar

Question 10

Expressions of uncertainty extra conditions?

Answer 10

When there is no change in subject it often takes the infinitive

Question 11

El hecho (de) que…

Answer 11

with que normally requires subjunctive