2. Una introducción al uso del subjuntivo. An introduction to the Use of the Subjunctive.

3. Verb Tenses and Moods In Spanish there are verb tenses and verb moods (sometimes called modes). Verb tenses tell when an action occurs. Verb moods express an attitude toward an action. Verb tenses include: present, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional and others. There are three verb moods: indicative (the one you have already studied), imperative (commands) and subjunctive.

4. Verb Moods….What’s the Difference? The INDICATIVE mood is OBJECTIVE. It is used to DESCRIBE FACTS. It states what is considered to be CERTAIN. It is the mood of WHAT IS. The SUBJUNCTIVE mood is SUBJECTIVE. It is used to EXPRESS FEELINGS, JUDGEMENTS, and EMOTIONS relating to an action. It states what is considered to be DESIRABLE, POSSIBLE, DOUBTFUL, UNCERTAIN, and so on. It is the mood of WHAT MAY OR MIGHT BE.

5. How Are Verb Moods Used in English? The Subjunctive is rarely used in English. IndicativeSubjunctive You are late.It is important that you be on time. I am in school.I wish I were on vacation. Paul speaks EnglishThe teacher insists that he speak Spanish in class.

6. When is Subjunctive Used in Spanish? The subjunctive is used in a two clause sentence. The sentence will consist of an independent clause and a dependent clause. The subjunctive is used in the dependent clause. The two clauses are usually separated by the word que.

7. A Two Clause Sentence?? Imagine a two clause sentence as follows:

8. Independent vs Dependent Clauses Independent clauses are complete sentences and can stand on their own. Dependent clauses are incomplete fragments and require an independent clause.