Present Subjunctive With verbs of emotion So far

Present Subjunctive With verbs of emotion

So far, we have learned how to use the subjunctive with expressions of will and influence. Now, we will learn how to use the subjunctive with verbs and expressions of emotion. Los padres de Harrison esperan que sus hijos aprendan el subjuntivo. When the verb of the main clause of a sentence expresses an emotion or feeling such as: Ø Ø Ø hope fear joy pity or surprise then the subjunctive is required in the subordinate clause of the sentence.

Nos alegramos de que el río esté conservado. Expresses hope. subjunctive Espero que el gobierno resuelva el problema de calentamiento global. Expresses joy. subjunctive

Just like with verbs of will and influence, use the infinitive, not the subjunctive when there is no change of subject change Temo llegar tarde. I am afraid I’ll arrive late. VS. Temo que mi novio llegue tarde. I am afraid my boyfriend will arrive late. The expression ojalá (que) means I hope or I wish. It is always followed by the subjunctive. Note that the que is optional with this expression. Ojalá que se conserven nuestros recursos naturales. I hope that our natural resources will be conserved. VS. Ojalá se conserven nuestros recursos naturales. I hope our natural resources will be conserved.

ayude recicle proteger quieran vengas contaminar participemos estén pueda

Escribe oraciones para expresar lo que te provocan las situaciones de la imagen. Usa los siguientes verbos de emoción con el subjuntivo. alegrarse sorprenderse temer esperar molestar

Contesta las siguientes preguntas de acuerdo a tu experiencia. Usa el subjuntivo. ¿ Qué te molesta de los centros comerciales? ¿ Qué te sorprende de algunas personas? ¿ Qué te gusta de tu actor/actriz preferido/a? ¿ Qué te preocupa de tu familia?

Present Subjunctive With doubt, disbelief, and denial

Just as the subjunctive is required with expressions of emotion, influence, and will, it is also used with expression of doubt, disbelief, and denial. Main clause Expresses doubt Subordinate clause Dudo que ella me diga la verdad. subjunctive

El gobierno niega que el agua esté contaminada. Expresses disbelief. subjunctive La mamá no cree que su hija haga la tarea todos los días. Expresses denial. subjunctive

Now pay close attention: The indicative is used in a subordinate clause when there is no doubt or uncertainty in the main clause. Check out this list of expressions of certainty. No negamos que el subjuntivo es complicado. We do not deny that the subjunctive is complicated. Es obvio que Sra. Thomas y Sra. Galuszka son fanáticas de Beyoncé. It’s obvious that Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Galuszka are Beyoncé fans.

The verb creer: In affirmative sentences the verb creer expresses certainty or belief, so it is followed by the indicative. The verb creer: In negative sentences, when doubt is implied, creer is followed by the subjunctive. Creo que debemos reciclar. I believe that we should recycle. No creo que haya soluciones para todos los problemas del mundo. I do not believe that there are solutions for all of the world’s problems. The expressions quizás and tal vez are normally followed by the subjunctive because they imply doubt about something. Quizás haga sol mañana. Perhaps it will be sunny tomorrow. Tal vez veamos la luna esta noche. Maybe we will see the moon tonight.

come salgan ganen vuelva vayamos recicles juegan estudian venga duerman llame ayuden oiga