Spanish
Grade 7
15 min
Pr�ctica
Pr�ctica
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify common Spanish verbs and expressions that trigger the subjunctive due to emotion.
Correctly conjugate regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present subjunctive.
Construct sentences expressing emotions using the structure: [Emotion expression] + que + [subjunctive verb].
Differentiate between situations that require the subjunctive (with a subject change) and those that require an infinitive (with no subject change).
Translate simple English sentences expressing emotion into Spanish using the subjunctive mood.
Recognize the subjunctive mood in short Spanish paragraphs about feelings.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Subjuntivo (Subjunctive)A special verb 'mood' used to express things that are not facts, such as emotions, doubts, wishes, or opinions about another subject's actions.Me alegro de que tú **hables** español. (I'm happy that you speak Spanish.) - Your speaking is the subject of my happiness, not a stated fact.
Indicativo (Indicative)The 'normal' verb mood you already know! It's used to state facts, describe reality, and talk about things that are certain.Tú **hablas** español. (You speak Spanish.) - This is a fact.
Verbo de Emoción (Emotion Verb)A verb in the first part of the sentence that expresses a feeling, like happiness, sadness, anger, or surprise.**Me gusta** que... (I like that...), **Siento** que... (I'm sorry that...),...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The Subjunctive with Emotions Formula
[Subject 1 + Emotion Verb in Indicative] + QUE + [Subject 2 + Verb in Subjunctive]
Use this formula when the subject of the emotion verb (Subject 1) is different from the subject of the second verb (Subject 2). The word 'que' connects the two parts of the sentence.
No Subject Change = Infinitive
[Subject 1 + Emotion Verb] + [Verb in Infinitive]
If the person expressing the emotion is also the person doing the second action (no change in subject), you do not use 'que' or the subjunctive. Instead, you use the infinitive form of the second verb (the -ar, -er, or -ir form).
Forming the Present Subjunctive (Regular Verbs)
1. Start with the 'yo' form of the verb in the present indicative. 2. Drop the '-...
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Challenging
Look at these two sentences: 1. 'Tengo miedo de reprobar el examen.' 2. 'Tengo miedo de que mi amigo repruebe el examen.' Why does sentence 1 use the infinitive ('reprobar') while sentence 2 uses the subjunctive ('repruebe')?
A.Sentence 1 is about a fear in the future, and sentence 2 is about the present.
B.'Reprobar' is a regular verb, but 'repruebe' is irregular.
C.Sentence 1 has no subject change (I fear that I will fail), while sentence 2 has a subject change (I fear that my friend will fail).
D.The expression 'Tengo miedo de' always requires the infinitive.
Challenging
Using the elements provided, which is the only grammatically correct sentence? Elements: [A nosotros nos encanta] + [que] + [tú] + [cantar].
A.nosotros nos encanta que tú cantes.
B.nosotros nos encanta que tú cantas.
C.nosotros nos encanta cantar.
D.nosotros nos encanta que tú canta.
Challenging
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct according to the rules of subjunctive with emotions?
A.Me frustra que yo no comprendo la tarea.
B.Es importante que ellos estudian mucho.
C.Ojalá que nosotros vamos al cine.
D.mi mamá le preocupa que yo no coma bien.
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