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55. Present Subjunctive Tense Formation (English)

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1. Present Subjunctive Tense Formation of Regular Verbs
2. Related Vocabulary

1. Present Subjunctive Tense Formation of Regular Verbs

The Present Subjunctive Tense is used to express:

· Uncertainty. For example, No creo que regresen esta noche. (I don’t think they will return tonight.)

· Feelings. For example, Se alegra que venga su amiga. (She is happy that her friend is coming.)

· Desires. For example, Quiero que tengas un buen viaje. (I want you to have a good trip.)

· Hypothetical Situations. For example, Quizás visite este domingo. (Perhaps he is visiting this Sunday.)

In Spanish as in English we have the subjunctive tense. The subjunctive is formed with two clauses:

o the main clause;

o the dependent clause

Generally these clauses are united with the conjunction que. For example, Espero que hables español. (I hope that you speak Spanish.)

The two subjects of the same sentence should be different.

o The main clause should be conjugated in the indicative form: present, future, and commands.

o The dependent clause should be conjugated in the subjunctive form: present subjunctive.

In order to form the present subjunctive, take the first person singular of the indicative form and change the last vowel O with E for the verbs ending in ar, A for verbs ending in er and ir. For example, tengo, tenga.

Here is a conjugation example of a regular verb with an "ar" ending. These same endings are used for all "regular verbs" that end in "ar",

Here is a conjugation example of a regular verb with an "er" ending. These same endings are used for all "regular verbs" that end in "er",

Here is a conjugation example of a regular verb with an "ir" ending. These same endings are used for all "regular verbs" that end in "ir",

2. Related Vocabulary