Sequence of tenses Present and Present Perfect Subjunctive
Sequence of tenses Present and Present Perfect Subjunctive TB p. 220 - 221
• The rules regarding the use of the subjunctive apply for all tenses: • -the present subjunctive (yo corra) • -the present perfect subjunctive (yo haya corrido) • -the imperfect subjunctive (yo corriera – corriese) • -the pluperfect subjunctive (yo hubiera – hubiese corrido)
Main Clause Dependent Clause (indicative) (subjunctive) Present [for a simultaneous or Present Future Present perfect Command } future state or future action] or Present Perfect Subjunctive [for a prior state or action {or the imperfect subjunctive where the imperfect indicative would otherwise be used]
1. The Present subjunctive is used to express what is happening or will happen: • Antonio quiere que yo vaya Antonio wants me to go • Será importante que todos asistan It will be very important for everyone to attend • Los dueños han pedido que nosotros traigamos los comestibles The owners have asked us to bring food (that we bring food) • Julián, dile a Paco que llame mañana Julián, tell Paco to call tomorrow
2. The Present perfect subjunctive is used to express what has happened or will have happened • Yo espero que ellos hayan dicho la verdad I hope they have told the truth • Dudo que hayan venido I doubt that they have come
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