The Subjunctive Mood in Italian: Il Congiuntivo

The video tutorial explains the subjunctive mood in Italian, highlighting its importance and differences from the indicative mood. It covers when to use the subjunctive, the types of verbs that require it, and the rules and exceptions associated with its use. The subjunctive mood is used to express subjectivity, such as opinions, desires, and doubts, unlike the indicative mood, which conveys objective reality.

What is the primary difference between the subjunctive and indicative moods?

• Subjunctive is used for questions, indicative for statements.

• Subjunctive is used for past events, indicative for future events.

• Subjunctive is used for subjective reality, indicative for objective reality.

• Subjunctive is used for facts, indicative for opinions.

Which of the following sentences uses the subjunctive mood?

• Luigi will work in a bank.

• Luigi works in a bank.

• I know that Luigi works in a bank.

• I hope that Luigi works in a bank.

Which verb type commonly requires the subjunctive mood in Italian?

• Verbs of future predictions

• Verbs of past actions

• Verbs of completed actions

• Verbs of command or wish

Which of the following is NOT a verb of emotion that requires the subjunctive?

• Ho paura

• Sono convinto

• Sono contento

• Sono triste

When is the subjunctive mood NOT used in Italian?

• When expressing an opinion

• When expressing doubt

• When the subject of the main and dependent clause is the same

• When expressing a wish

Which of the following phrases would NOT use the subjunctive mood?

• I doubt that

• I wish that

• I am sure that

• I hope that

What happens to the use of subjunctive in negative phrases?

• It is always used

• It becomes optional

• It adds to the doubt, thus requiring subjunctive

• It is never used