Subjunctive in Adjective Clauses

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What is the subjunctive used for in adjective clauses?

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To express that the existence of someone or something is uncertain.

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When is the indicative used in adjective clauses?

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When the clause refers to a person, place, thing, or idea that is clearly known, certain, or definite.

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What is the difference between 'Necesito un libro que tenga información' and 'Necesito el libro que tiene información'?

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The first uses subjunctive indicating uncertainty, while the second uses indicative indicating certainty.

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What role do indefinite and definite articles play in subjunctive usage?

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Indefinite articles suggest uncertainty, while definite articles suggest certainty.

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What is the personal 'a' used for in relation to hypothetical people?

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It is not used with direct objects that are hypothetical, but 'alguien' and 'nadie' always require it.

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What verbs are commonly followed by adjective clauses in the subjunctive?

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Buscar, conocer, encontrar, haber, necesitar, querer.

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How is the affirmative 'Let's + [verb]' command expressed?

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It can be expressed with 'vamos a + [infinitive]'.

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What is the difference in command forms for 'Let's go' and 'Don't go'?

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'Let's go' uses the present indicative form 'vamos', while 'Don't go' uses the subjunctive.

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Affirmative command for 'estudiar'

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estudiemos

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Negative command for 'estudiar'

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no estudiemos