16 Questions
What type of expressions often indicate necessity, doubt, possibility, or emotion in Spanish?
Impersonal expressions
Which of the following is NOT a common impersonal expression in Spanish?
Es feliz que
What comes after an impersonal expression in a sentence in Spanish?
A clause in the subjunctive
What does the impersonal expression 'Es posible que' mean in English?
It's possible that
What is the correct translation of the sentence 'Es importante que estudies para el examen'?
It's important that you study for the exam
Which of the following impersonal expressions is used to express a negative emotion or consequence?
Es malo que
What is the correct formation of a sentence using an impersonal expression in Spanish?
Impersonal expression + que + subjunctive clause
What does the impersonal expression 'Es necesario que' mean in English?
It's necessary that
What is the correct conjugation of the verb 'hablar' in the present subjunctive mood for 'yo'?
hable
What is the purpose of using impersonal expressions in Spanish?
To express doubt, necessity, possibility, or emotion without specifying a subject
What is the correct conjugation of the verb 'vivir' in the present subjunctive mood for 'vosotros'?
viváis
What is the function of the phrase 'Es posible que' in a sentence?
To express possibility
What is the correct conjugation of the verb 'comer' in the present subjunctive mood for 'nosotros'?
comamos
What type of verb conjugation is used after an impersonal expression?
Subjunctive
What is the purpose of using the subjunctive mood in Spanish?
To express doubt or uncertainty
What is the correct conjugation of the verb 'hablar' in the present subjunctive mood for 'él'?
hable
Study Notes
Impersonal Expressions in Spanish
- Impersonal expressions indicate necessity, doubt, possibility, or emotion, and are typically followed by a clause in the subjunctive mood.
- Common impersonal expressions include:
- Es posible que (It's possible that)
- Es importante que (It's important that)
- Es necesario que (It's necessary that)
- Es mejor que (It's better that)
- Es probable que (It's probable that)
- Es bueno que (It's good that)
- Es malo que (It's bad that)
- Es urgente que (It's urgent that)
Formation of Impersonal Expressions
- Impersonal expression + que + subjunctive clause
- Example: Es posible que ella venga a la fiesta. (It's possible that she will come to the party.)
Conjugation in the Subjunctive Mood
- Regular verbs in the present subjunctive:
- -ar verbs:
- yo: -e
- tú: -es
- él/ella: -e
- nosotros/nosotras: -emos
- vosotros/vosotras: -éis
- ellos/ellas: -en
- Example: hablar (to speak) - hable, hables, hable, hablemos, habléis, hablen
- -er and -ir verbs:
- yo: -a
- tú: -as
- él/ella: -a
- nosotros/nosotras: -amos
- vosotros/vosotras: -áis
- ellos/ellas: -an
- Example: comer (to eat) - coma, comas, coma, comamos, comáis, coman
- Example: vivir (to live) - viva, vivas, viva, vivamos, viváis, vivan
- -ar verbs:
Example Sentences
- Es posible que ella hable con él. (It's possible that she talks to him.)
- Es importante que nosotros aprendamos español. (It's important that we learn Spanish.)
- Es necesario que ustedes lleguen a tiempo. (It's necessary that you all arrive on time.)
- Es mejor que él no coma tanto azúcar. (It's better that he doesn't eat so much sugar.)
- Es probable que nosotros vayamos al cine. (It's probable that we go to the movies.)
Learn how to use the subjunctive mood with impersonal expressions in Spanish, including phrases like 'es posible que' and 'es necesario que'. Understand the formation and usage of these expressions.
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