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Question 0

If the verb in the main clause is in the past tense, the verb in the dependent clause will generally be in ______ or ________.

Answer 0

Past or past perfect (pluscuamperfecto) subjunctive
ex: “Queria que fueras conmigo.”–>”I wanted you to go with me.”
“Dudaba que hubiera comido.”–>”I doubted he had eaten.”

Question 1

If the verb in the main clause is present or future, the verb in the dependent clause will be in the _______ or ____________.

Answer 1

present or present perfect subjunctive
Ex: “Quiero que vayas conmigo.” –> “I want you to go with me.”
“Esperare hasta que llegues.”–> “I’ll wait until you arrive.”
“Dudo que haya comido.”–> “I doubt he has eaten.”

Question 2

If the dependent clause is introduced by a conjunction of time (ex: tan pronto como, hasta que, en cuanto, cuando, despues de que) and the action of the main verb is in the past (action not pending) then the verb in the dependent clause should be subjunctive. True or false?

Answer 2

False, the verb in the dependent clause should be indicative.

Question 3

True or false? If the action of the verb in the dependent clause takes place at the same time or after the action of the main verb, you should use a compound tense.

Answer 3

False, use a simple tense.
Ex: “Es una lastima que llueva tanto.”–>”It’s a shame it rains so much.”
“Era una lastima que lloviera tanto.”–>”It was a shame it rained so much.”

Question 4

True or False? Use a compound (perfect) tense if the action of the verb in the dependent clause takes place before the action of the main verb.

Answer 4

True.
Ex: “Es una lastima que haya llovido tanto.”–>”It’s a shame it has rained so much.”
“Era una lastima que hubiera llovido tanto.”–>”It was a shame it had rained so much.”