Complete Verb Chart: Infinitivo, Yo, Tú, Nosotros
Verboscomplete The Chartinfinitivoque Yoque Túque Nosotrosque Ellas1
Verbos complete the chart. Infinitivo que yo que tú que nosotros que ellas (1) arregle (4) arreglemos (7) dormir (2) duermas (6) (8) hacer (3) hagamos hagan
Complete the chart by conjugating the verbs in the present subjunctive form according to the subject pronouns provided. This involves understanding regular and irregular verb conjugations in the subjunctive mood in Spanish. For example, the verb "arreglar" (to fix) changes from "arreglo" (indicative) to "arregle" (subjunctive for "yo") and so on, following standard conjugation rules. Recognizing stem-changing verbs like "dormir" (to sleep) and "hacer" (to do/make) is necessary, as they follow specific patterns in the subjunctive mood, often involving vowel changes such as o-ue and irregular stem forms where applicable.
Fill in the blanks with the correct present subjunctive form of the appropriate verbs
It is necessary that he juegue (jugar) las composiciones.
It is urgent that you all lleguen (llegar) la cena ahora.
It is better that he tome (tomar) o vaya (ir) a Madrid por la mañana.
It is good that I almuerce (almorzar) contigo en el parque.
It is bad that we no
descansamos (descansar) más trabajadoras.
Oraciones
Write sentences using the present subjunctive with the information provided. Follow the model perfectly.
- Modelo: es necesario que / (nosotros) / hacer / la tarea
Es necesario que hagamos la tarea.
- Es importante que / el presidente / ofrecernos / soluciones
Es importante que el presidente nos ofrezca soluciones.
- es malo que / los estudiantes / no / saber / las capitales
Es malo que los estudiantes no sepan las capitales.
- es importante que / haber / paz (peace)
Es importante que haya paz.
- es bueno que / tú y yo / entenderse
Es bueno que tú y yo nos entendamos.
- es urgente que / tú / estar / aquí / las diez
Es urgente que tú estés aquí a las diez.
- es mejor que / usted / vivir / en las afueras
Es mejor que usted viva en las afueras.
El estudiante Ernesto y sus amigos están teniendo malas notas en la clase de español. Escribe respuestas a las declaraciones de Ernesto usando las expresiones en paréntesis. Sigue el ejemplo.
Ejemplo:
A veces no escribo las composiciones. (es importante que)
Es importante que escribas las composiciones.
Me gusta acostarme tarde durante la semana. (es necesario que)
Es necesario que te acuestes temprano durante la semana.
Cuando hay un examen, Ángela y Juan salen la noche anterior (la noche antes). (es malo que)
Es malo que no estudien la noche antes del examen.
A la profesora no le gusta, pero muchas veces Martín habla en inglés durante la clase. (es mejor que)
Es mejor que Martín hable en español durante la clase.
A veces se me olvida traer mi libro a clase. (es importante que)
Es importante que traigas tu libro a clase.
Cuando no entendemos algo, a mis amigos y a mí no nos gusta pedir ayuda. (es urgente que)
Es urgente que pidamos ayuda cuando no entendemos algo.
Paper For Above instruction
Conjugating verbs in the present subjunctive mood is an essential aspect of expressing doubt, desire, necessity, or emotion in Spanish. The subjunctive forms vary depending on the verb's regularity or irregularity, stem changes, and conjugation groups. Understanding these patterns is vital for effective communication in various contexts, especially when expressing opinions or issuing recommendations.
The provided chart includes verbs like "arreglar," "dormir," and "hacer." For instance, "arreglar" (to fix) is a regular -ar verb that forms its present subjunctive by changing the -ar ending to -e, resulting in "arregle" for "yo," "arregles" for "tú," "arregle" for "él/ella/usted," "arreglemos" for "nosotros," and "arreglen" for "ellos/ellas/ustedes." Recognizing this pattern helps learners produce correct conjugations in different contexts.
Stem-changing verbs such as "dormir" follow specific vowel change patterns in the present subjunctive. "Dormir" changes from "duermo" (indicative) to "duerma" in the subjunctive, with the stem vowel "o" changing to "u" for all persons: "duermas," "duerma," "durmamos," and "duerman." Similarly, "hacer" (to do/make) is irregular in the subjunctive, with the stem changing to "hag-" and conjugating as "haga," "hagas," "haga," "hagamos," and "hagan," emphasizing the importance of memorization alongside understanding rules.
Commands and sentences utilizing the subjunctive mood reflect the speaker's attitude toward the action's certainty, importance, or urgency. Phrases like "Es importante que" or "Es necesario que" introduce the subjunctive to express necessity or importance. For example, "Es importante que el presidente ofrezca soluciones" underscores the necessity of the president offering solutions. Similarly, "Es urgente que tú estés aquí a las diez" highlights the urgency of the person's presence at a specific time.
Expressing opinions or advice using the subjunctive is common in Spanish, especially in subordinate clauses. Statements such as "Es bueno que tú y yo nos entendamos" promote harmony and understanding, while "Es malo que los estudiantes no sepan las capitales" criticizes a lack of knowledge. These constructions demonstrate the versatility of the subjunctive in conveying nuanced meanings beyond simple facts.
The context-based responses, such as advising Ernesto’s friends to study or speak Spanish, highlight the practical application of the grammar rules. For example, suggesting that "Martín hable en español durante la clase" (it is better that Martín speaks in Spanish) exemplifies how the subjunctive mood strengthens recommendations or preferences. Moreover, expressing the necessity of actions like "Es urgente que pidamos ayuda" (it is urgent that we ask for help) shows how urgency is naturally conveyed through the subjunctive, emphasizing the importance of timely action.
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