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Which of the following verbs has the present subjunctive form 'hable'?
Which of the following verbs has the present subjunctive form 'hable'?
- Hacer
- Salir
- Hablar (correct)
- Comer
The verb 'Tener' in the present subjunctive is 'tenga'.
The verb 'Tener' in the present subjunctive is 'tenga'.
True (A)
What is the present subjunctive form of the verb 'Ver'?
What is the present subjunctive form of the verb 'Ver'?
vea
The verb 'Ir' conjugated in the present subjunctive is _____ .
The verb 'Ir' conjugated in the present subjunctive is _____ .
Which of the following verbs is not irregular in the present indicative?
Which of the following verbs is not irregular in the present indicative?
Match the following verbs with their present subjunctive forms:
Match the following verbs with their present subjunctive forms:
Orthographic modifications do not occur in the present subjunctive.
Orthographic modifications do not occur in the present subjunctive.
Give an example of using a verb of will followed by the subjunctive.
Give an example of using a verb of will followed by the subjunctive.
Flashcards
How to form the present subjunctive in Spanish?
How to form the present subjunctive in Spanish?
The present subjunctive is formed by taking the first person singular present indicative form and changing the ending vowel.
How do you form the present subjunctive of hablar (to speak)?
How do you form the present subjunctive of hablar (to speak)?
The present indicative of the verb hablar (to speak) is hablo. The present subjunctive form is hable. This is the general rule for forming the present subjunctive.
What are some irregular verbs in the present subjunctive tense?
What are some irregular verbs in the present subjunctive tense?
Certain verbs, like ser (to be), ir (to go), ver (to see), and saber (to know), have irregular present subjunctive forms.
What's a diphthong in Spanish verbs, and what is an example?
What's a diphthong in Spanish verbs, and what is an example?
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What are orthographic modifications in Spanish verbs, and give an example?
What are orthographic modifications in Spanish verbs, and give an example?
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What are the conjugation forms of the present subjunctive of ser (to be)?
What are the conjugation forms of the present subjunctive of ser (to be)?
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How are subjunctive verbs used after verbs of will?
How are subjunctive verbs used after verbs of will?
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How are subjunctive verbs used after qué (that) or ojalá (hopefully)?
How are subjunctive verbs used after qué (that) or ojalá (hopefully)?
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Study Notes
Present Tense Conjugation
- To form the present subjunctive, take the first person singular present indicative form and change the ending vowel
- Examples:
- Hablar: hablo → hable
- Comer: como → coma
- Subir: subo → suba
Irregular Verbs (First Person Singular Present)
- Special cases for present subjunctive formation
- Examples:
- Tener: tengo → tenga
- Hacer: hago → haga
- Poner: pongo → ponga
- Salir: salgo → salga
- Venir: vengo → venga
- Traer: traigo → traiga
Verbs with Diphthongs
- Some verbs have diphthongs in the present tense, which need adjustment for the subjunctive.
- Examples:
- Dormir: duermo → duerma
- Jugar: juego → juegue
Spelling Modifications
- Some orthographic changes occur in the present subjunctive, such as:
- gar → gue (e.g., llegar −> llegue)
- car → que (e.g., tocar −> toque)
- ger -> ja (e.g., coger −> coja)
Totally Irregular Verbs
- Verbs with irregular first person singular forms in the present
- Examples (infinitive, and present indicative forms and present subjunctive forms):
- SER: sea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean
- IR: vaya, vayas, vaya, vayamos, vayáis, vayan
- VER: vea, veas, vea, veamos, veáis, vean
- SABER: sepa, sepas, sepa, sepamos, sepáis, sepan
Uses of "Que"
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Used after verbs of will, desire, and hope.
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Examples:
- Quiero que... (I want that...)
- Desear que... (I desire that...)
- Esperar que... (I hope that...)
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Used following words like ojalá or qué to show wishes or hopes -Examples: -Qué paséis un buen año! -Ojalá los Reyes reciban mi carta a tiempo!
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This quiz covers the formation of the present subjunctive in Spanish, including regular and irregular verbs, verbs with diphthongs, and necessary spelling modifications. Test your knowledge on how to properly conjugate verbs and identify the patterns needed for subjunctive forms.
