Chapter 5: The Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions Flashcards
1
Q
When do impersonal expressions call for the subjunctive?
A
If they imply wish, doubt, emotion, unreality, etc. and HAS A CHANGE OF SUBJECT.
2
Q
Bastar
A
to be enough
3
Q
Convenir
A
To be advisable
4
Q
Parecer Mentira
A
To seem incredible/impossible
5
Q
Poder ser
A
To be possible
6
Q
Que lastima
A
What a pity
7
Q
Ser bueno
A
To be a good thing
8
Q
Ser dificil
A
To be unlikely
9
Q
Ser dudoso
A
To be doubtful
10
Q
Ser extraño
A
To be strange
11
Q
Ser importante
A
To be important
12
Q
Ser (im)posible
A
To be (Im)possible
13
Q
Ser (im)probable
A
To be improbable/probable
14
Q
Ser (una) lastima
A
To be a pity
15
Q
Ser necesario, ser preciso
A
To be necessary
16
Q
Ser preferible
A
To be better/preferable
17
Q
Ser urgente, urgir
A
To be urgent
18
Q
Valer mas
A
To be better
19
Q
Valer la pena
A
To be worthwhile
20
Q
No change in subject?
A
Use infinitive
