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The subjunctive 02 Flashcards

1
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Use 1?

A

to express hope or wishes

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Clue 1 where does the subjunctive appear in sentence?

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in the subordinate clause not the main clause

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Estamos hartos de que siempre mientas. Why subjunctive?

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

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

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

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How use the subjunctive in unrealised or hypothetical situations?

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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.

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

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

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10
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what is the featured vowel for -ar verbs?

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

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beber past imperfect subjunctive conjugated …

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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

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vivir past imperfect subjunctive conjugated …

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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

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13
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Have a nice day! (main clause PLUS subordinate clause)

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Espero que tengas un buen día.

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¡Cuidado! No pises ahí.

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Watch out! Don’t step there.

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What are the 6 subjunctive tenses?

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

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

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

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

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

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18
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Antes de que compremos un perro, tienes que prometer que lo cuidarás. Why the subjunctive?

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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.”

19
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Use 6?

A

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.

20
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Mis padres trabajan mucho para que yo tenga todo lo que necesito. Why the subjunctive?

A

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

21
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Use 5?

A

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

22
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Espero que lleguéis a tiempo a comer con nosotros.

A

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

23
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Erica tiene miedo de que su hijo se caiga y se haga daño en el parque, por eso siempre está vigilándole, Why subjunctive?

A

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

24
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El profesor siempre nos pide que leamos la lección antes de ir a clase. Why subjunctive used?

A

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

25
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Me alegro de que consiguieras un nuevo trabajo. Why subjunctive?

A

Speaker’s subjective reaction, “I’m so happy you got a new job.”

26
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El gobierno ha ampliado las fuerzas del orden a fin de que las calles sean más seguras. Why the subjunctive?

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

27
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Caminaremos hasta que nos cansemos. Why the subjunctive?

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

28
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El físico busca una fórmula que solucione el teorema en el que trabaja. Why subjunctive?

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

29
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He comprado este teclado para que puedas teclear más fácilmente.

A

I have bought this keyboard so you can type easily.

30
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vivir future imperfect subjunctive conjugated …

A

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

31
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Llámame cuando tengas un momento

A

call me when you get a chance

32
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El profesor nos ha sugerido que practiquemos español fuera de clase. Why subjunctive used?

A

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

33
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El profesor nos ha pedido que hagamos los deberes de la lección 5

A

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

34
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Which feelings do you use the subjunctive to talk about?

A

Feelings that you are presently feeling

35
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Me alegro de que a tu hermano le vaya todo bien en Irlanda.

A

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

36
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Te aconsejo que no camines sola por la noche en esta ciudad.

A

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

37
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Queremos un empleado que hable inglés, francés y alemán. Why subjunctive?

A

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

38
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I wish you a Merry Christmas! (just subjunctive)

A

¡Que pases una Feliz Navidad!

39
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beber present subjunctive conjugated …

A

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

40
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Llámame cuando no estés ocupado. Why use the subjunctive?

A

talking about a fact don’t have power to decide, “Call me when you are not busy.”

41
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Llegué a casa cuando tus padres estaban durmiendo. Why NOT subjunctive?

A

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

42
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(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?

A

(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

43
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(i) en cuanto, (ii) mientras, (iii) antes de que
- what are they?
- why flag subj?

A

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

44
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(i) a menos que, (ii) con tal que, (iii) without
- what are they?
- why flag subj?

A

(I) unless, (ii) as long as, (iii) without

  • conjunctions
  • talking about unrealised situations

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