Study GuideSpanish II–Subjunctive Mood II1. Subjunctive IndicatorsThesubjunctive moodcan feel confusing at first, but it becomes much easier once you understandwhyit is used. Instead of memorizing endless lists, focus on thereasonthe subjunctive appears.A helpful memory trick isWEIRD. These are thefive main reasonsSpanish uses the subjunctive:•Wish•Emotion•Impersonal expressions•Requests•Doubt (about existence or occurrence)Whenever you see one of these ideasbeforethe wordque, there is a strong chance the verbafterquewill be in the subjunctive.At first, you may need to memorize some common verbs. Over time, you’ll start torecognize patternsinstead of relying on lists.1.1Wishes: Expressing Wants, Hopes, or NeedsWe use the subjunctive when someone expresses adesire, hope, or need—especially when whatfollows isnot guaranteed to happen.Key rule:If the sentence hastwo different subjectsand includesque, the verb afterquegoes in thesubjunctive.This is true whether the sentence is:•affirmative or negative•a statement or a questionCommon verbs of desire:•desear(to want)Preview Mode
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