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Which type of verb mood is typically used with conjunctions such as 'a fin de que'?
Which type of verb mood is typically used with conjunctions such as 'a fin de que'?
- Subjunctive (correct)
- Imperative
- Indicative
- Conditional
Conjunctions like 'cuando' always require the subjunctive mood, regardless of the context.
Conjunctions like 'cuando' always require the subjunctive mood, regardless of the context.
False (B)
What happens to the verb form when there's no subject change in a sentence and no dependent clause?
What happens to the verb form when there's no subject change in a sentence and no dependent clause?
infinitive
The conjunction 'antes de ______' requires the use of the subjunctive.
The conjunction 'antes de ______' requires the use of the subjunctive.
Match the tense/habit, with the verb mood:
Match the tense/habit, with the verb mood:
Which conjunction always requires the use of the subjunctive?
Which conjunction always requires the use of the subjunctive?
The use of 'a + infinitive' implies a change of subject in the sentence.
The use of 'a + infinitive' implies a change of subject in the sentence.
According to the rules, the verb mood for the conjuction of time 'cuando' is based on what?
According to the rules, the verb mood for the conjuction of time 'cuando' is based on what?
The conjunction 'en caso de ______' is followed by either an infinitive or subjunctive, based on whether there is a change of subject.
The conjunction 'en caso de ______' is followed by either an infinitive or subjunctive, based on whether there is a change of subject.
Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb mood after the conjunction, assuming the action is in the future?
Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb mood after the conjunction, assuming the action is in the future?
Flashcards
Subjunctive Conjunctions (Always)
Subjunctive Conjunctions (Always)
Conjunctions that ALWAYS require the use of the subjunctive mood in Spanish.
Examples of Subjunctive Conjunctions
Examples of Subjunctive Conjunctions
A fin de que, a menos que, antes de que, con tal de que, en caso de que, para que, sin que.
Infinitive Use
Infinitive Use
When there is no change of subject, there is no dependent clause. Therefore, the verb remains in the infinitive form.
Subjunctive/Indicative Conjunctions
Subjunctive/Indicative Conjunctions
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Future = Subjunctive
Future = Subjunctive
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Habitual/Past = Indicative
Habitual/Past = Indicative
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Future Subjunctive Example
Future Subjunctive Example
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Present Indicative Example
Present Indicative Example
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Past (Preterite) Indicative Example
Past (Preterite) Indicative Example
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Study Notes
- Subjunctive with adverbial clauses
Conjunctions that ALWAYS require the subjunctive
- A fin de que + subjunctive
- A menos de que + subjunctive
- Antes de que + subjunctive
- Con tal de que + subjunctive
- En caso de que + subjunctive
- Para que + subjunctive
- Sin que + subjunctive
- When there is no change of subject, there is no dependent clause, and therefore, the verb that follows remains in the infinitive
Infinitive examples
- A fin de + infinitive
- A menos de + infinitive
- Con tal de + infinitive
- En caso de + infinitive
- Para + infinitive
- Sin + infinitive
Conjunctions that require the subjunctive or the indicative, depending on the context
- Cuando
- Después de que
- a(donde)
- En cuanto
- Hasta que
- Luego que
- Mientras que
- Según
- Tan pronto como
- If the tense is future, use the subjunctive
- If the tense is habitual or past, use the indicative (habitual - present or preterite/imperfect - past)
Examples
- Cuando llegues a mi casa, iremos al restaurante (future - subjunctive)
- Cuando llegas a mi casa, siempre vamos al restaurante (habitual - present indicative)
- Cuando llegaste a mi casa, fuimos al restaurante (past - preterite)
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