Subjunctive Flashcards
How do you conjugate the present subjunctive?
-conjugate the verb into the present tense (indicative) yo (I )form
-drop the -o from the yo (i) ending
-add on the corresponding ending from the present subjunctive
What are the present subjunctive endings for -AR verbs?
Yo -e
Tú-es
El/ella/usted-e
Nosotros(we)-emos
Vosotros (you pl)-éis
Ellos(they)-en
What are the present subjunctive endings for IR/ER verbs?
Yo-a
Tú-as
El/ella/usted-a
Nosotros(We)-amos
Vosotros(you pl)-áis
Ellos(they)-an
What does the subjunctive mood communicate?
-the personal feelings or emotions of the subject in the main clause these include wishes, hopes and preferences
What are the spelling changes for verbs ending in -car , -gar and -zar in present subjunctive?
-the same changes as spelling changes that occur in yo form of preterit indicative
-car to -qu
-gar to -gu
-zar to -c