Uses of the Subjunctive Flashcards
1
Q
In what four ways can the subjunctive be used independently in main clauses?
A
- Jussive subjunctive (exhortations and 3rd person commands)
- Wishes for the future
- Deliberative questions
- Potential/polite statements
2
Q
How are wishes for the future expressed?
A
- by the perfect subjunctive
3
Q
How are wishes for the present expressed?
A
- by the imperfect subjunctive
4
Q
How are wishes for the past expressed?
A
- by the pluperfect subjunctive
5
Q
What word sometimes precedes wishes? (independent uses of the subjunctive)
A
- utinam
6
Q
How are deliberative questions referring to the past expressed?
A
- by the imperfect subjunctive
7
Q
Which subjunctives are found in potential statements?
A
- imperfect or perfect subjunctive
8
Q
What is the alternative to noli + infinitive?
A
ne + perfect subjunctive
9
Q
What are the four types of relative clause with the subjunctive?
A
- Purpose
- Consecutive
- Indirect Speech
- sunt/erant qui construction
10
Q
How is a disguised purpose clause often introduced?
A
With the relative pronoun qui
11
Q
If a disguised purpose clause includes a comparative adjective or adverb, what is used in place of ut?
A
quo (literally by which)
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