The imperfect subjunctive

Question 1

Recall: present subjunctive endings

Answer 1

AR: e, es, e, emos, en

IR/ER: a, as, a, amos, an

Question 2

3 Rules for use of the subjunctive tense

Answer 2

Must have 2 different subjects
Requires a subjunction
Two verbs, one WEIRDO one subjunctive

Question 3

WEIRDO verbs

Answer 3

Wishes, emotions, impersonal expressions/ opinions, reactions, doubt/ denial, ojala

Question 4

How is the imperfect subjunctive different to the present?

Answer 4

The weirdo verb (first in the sentence) can be in any tense.

Question 5

Use 1: Past occurrences

“I wanted you to come to my BBQ”

Answer 5

Imperfect.

Quise que vinieras a mi BBQ

Question 6

How to form?

Answer 6

Find ell@s/ustedes preterite stem
minus -on ending
Add stem ending

Question 7

What are the stem endings

Answer 7

a, as, a, ámos, an

Question 8

Use 2: opinions and emotions regarding events that occurred in the past. WEIRDO verb normally in the?

It is good that he got married

Answer 8

Present.

Es bueno que se casara

Question 9

Use 3: Doubts and wishes.

I wish I had a famous and rich BF

Answer 9

Ojalá que tuviera un novio famoso y rico.

Question 10

Use 3: Polite suggestions and requests

I would like 2 weeks of vacation

Answer 10

Quisiera dos semanas de vacaciones