The subjunctive 02

Question 1

Use 1?

Answer 1

to express hope or wishes

Question 2

Clue 1 where does the subjunctive appear in sentence?

Answer 2

in the subordinate clause not the main clause

Question 3

No te irás a dormir sin que te tomes tus medicinas. Why the subjunctive?

Answer 3

Main verb in future and intro’d by sin que, “You are not going to bed without taking your medicine.”

Question 4

What key phrases are clues to use subjunctive for subjective reaction? (6)

Answer 4

Alegrarse de que, sentir que, es bueno/malo que, es una lástima que, es increíble que, qué suerte que

Question 5

Es una lástima que perdieran el partido en el último minuto. Why subjunctive?

Answer 5

Speaker’s subjective reaction, “It’s a shame they lost the match in the last minute.”

Question 6

Estamos hartos de que siempre mientas. Why subjunctive?

Answer 6

Talking about feelings, “We are sick of you always lying.

Question 7

Es increíble que ganaran el partido en el último minuto. Why subjunctive?

Answer 7

Speaker’s subjective reaction, “It’s unbelievable that they won the match in the last minute.”

Question 8

How use the subjunctive in unrealised or hypothetical situations?

Answer 8

When the main verb is in the future tense and the relative clause is introduced by one of 6 conjunctions, always use a subjunctive verb in the relative clause.

Question 9

Los dos vestidos son muy bonitos. Compra el que a ti más te guste. Why use the subjunctive?

Answer 9

talking about a fact don’t have power to decide, “Both dresses are nice. Buy whichever you like the most.”

Question 10

what is the featured vowel for -ar verbs?

Answer 10

It is “e” ie where expect an a in the ending get an e

Question 11

beber past imperfect subjunctive conjugated …

Answer 11

yo beb-iera o beb-iese, tu beb-ieras o beb-ieses, el, ella, usted beb-iera o beb-iese, nosotros beb-iéramos o beb-iésemos, vosotros beb-ierais o beb-ieseis, ellos, ellas, ustedes beb-ieran o beb-iesen

Question 12

vivir past imperfect subjunctive conjugated …

Answer 12

yo viv-iera o viv-iese, tu viv-ieras o viv-ieses, el,ella,usted viv-iera o viv-iese, nosotros viv-iéramos o viv-iésemos, vosotros viv-ierais o viv-ieseis, ellos, ellas, ustedes viv-ieran o viv-iesen

Question 13

Have a nice day! (main clause PLUS subordinate clause)

Answer 13

Espero que tengas un buen día.

Question 14

¡Cuidado! No pises ahí.

Answer 14

Watch out! Don’t step there.

Question 15

What are the 6 subjunctive tenses?

Answer 15

Present, past and future indicative and perfect for all 3. eg Presente Pretérito, Perfecto Compuesto, Pretérito Imperfecto, Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto, Futuro Imperfecto, Futuro Perfecto

Question 16

What are 6 key words re future intentions which flag the use of the subjunctive?

Answer 16

Pedir que, Decir que, Sugerir que, Aconsejar que, Mandar que, Insistir en que.

Question 17

What key phrases are clues to use subjunctive when talking about feelings? (2)

Answer 17

Estar+adjetivo+(de) que, Tener miedo de que

Question 18

Antes de que compremos un perro, tienes que prometer que lo cuidarás. Why the subjunctive?

Answer 18

Main verb in future and intro’d by antes de que, “Before we buy a dog, you have to promise that you’ll take care of him.”

Question 19

Use 6?

Answer 19

To talk about, or express, a decision depends on another person and to express commands*. Note - the subjunctive is NOT used to express commands, the imperative is.

Question 20

Mis padres trabajan mucho para que yo tenga todo lo que necesito. Why the subjunctive?

Answer 20

Future outcome of present event, “My parents work a lot so that I have everything I need.”

Question 21

Use 5?

Answer 21

To talk about, or express, the future outcome of a present event.

Question 22

Espero que lleguéis a tiempo a comer con nosotros.

Answer 22

I hope you can arrive on time to have lunch with us.

Question 23

Erica tiene miedo de que su hijo se caiga y se haga daño en el parque, por eso siempre está vigilándole, Why subjunctive?

Answer 23

Talking about feelings, “Erica is afraid that her child falls and hurts himself in the park, that’s why she’s always watching him.”

Question 24

El profesor siempre nos pide que leamos la lección antes de ir a clase. Why subjunctive used?

Answer 24

Want to REQUEST something to someone, “The professor always ask us to read the lesson before going to class”

Question 25

Me alegro de que consiguieras un nuevo trabajo. Why subjunctive?

Answer 25

Speaker's subjective reaction, "I'm so happy you got a new job."

Question 26

El gobierno ha ampliado las fuerzas del orden a fin de que las calles sean más seguras. Why the subjunctive?

Answer 26

Future outcome of present event, "The government has expanded the security forces so that the streets are safe"

Question 27

Caminaremos hasta que nos cansemos. Why the subjunctive?

Answer 27

Future outcome of present event, "We will walk until we get tired."

Question 28

El físico busca una fórmula que solucione el teorema en el que trabaja. Why subjunctive?

Answer 28

Because making an hypothesis or talking about unrealised events, "The physicist seeks a formula that solves the theorem in which he's working."

Question 29

He comprado este teclado para que puedas teclear más fácilmente.

Answer 29

I have bought this keyboard so you can type easily.

Question 30

vivir future imperfect subjunctive conjugated ...

Answer 30

yo viv-iere, tu viv-ieres, el, ella, usted viv-iere, nosotros viv-iéremos, vosotros viv-iereis, ellos, ellas, ustedes viv-ieren

Question 31

Llámame cuando tengas un momento

Answer 31

call me when you get a chance

Question 32

El profesor nos ha sugerido que practiquemos español fuera de clase. Why subjunctive used?

Answer 32

Want to SUGGEST something to someone, "The professor has suggested us to practice Spanish outside the class."

Question 33

El profesor nos ha pedido que hagamos los deberes de la lección 5

Answer 33

The teacher has asked us that we do lesson 5 for homework.

Question 34

Which feelings do you use the subjunctive to talk about?

Answer 34

Feelings that you are presently feeling

Question 35

Me alegro de que a tu hermano le vaya todo bien en Irlanda.

Answer 35

I'm glad that everything is going well with your brother in Ireland.

Question 36

Te aconsejo que no camines sola por la noche en esta ciudad.

Answer 36

I advise you not to walk by yourself at night in this city.

Question 37

Queremos un empleado que hable inglés, francés y alemán. Why subjunctive?

Answer 37

Because making an hypothesis or talking about unrealised events, "We want an employee who speaks English, French, and German."

Question 38

I wish you a Merry Christmas! (just subjunctive)

Answer 38

¡Que pases una Feliz Navidad!

Question 39

beber present subjunctive conjugated ...

Answer 39

yo beb-a, tu beb-as, el, ella, usted beb-a, nosotros beb-amos, vosotros beb-áis, ellos, ellas, ustedes beb-an

Question 40

Llámame cuando no estés ocupado. Why use the subjunctive?

Answer 40

talking about a fact don't have power to decide, "Call me when you are not busy."

Question 41

Llegué a casa cuando tus padres estaban durmiendo. Why NOT subjunctive?

Answer 41

Main verb NOT in future and intro's by cuando, "I got home when your parents were sleeping."

Question 42

(i) pedir que, (iii) decir que, (iii) sugerir que, (iv) aconsejar que, (v) mandar que, (vi) Insistir en que - why these verbs flag use of subjunctive?

Answer 42

(I) request(ing) that, (ii) say(ing) that (iii) suggest(ing) that, (iv) advise/recommend that (v) command/direct that (vi) insist that - talking about future intentions

Question 43

(i) en cuanto, (ii) mientras, (iii) antes de que - what are they? - why flag subj?

Answer 43

(i) once, as soon as, the moment that (ii) as long as, (iii) before - conjunctions - talking about unrealised situations

Question 44

(i) a menos que, (ii) con tal que, (iii) without - what are they? - why flag subj?

Answer 44

(I) unless, (ii) as long as, (iii) without - conjunctions - talking about unrealised situations