Imperfect Subjunctive in Spanish

This video tutorial introduces the imperfect subjunctive in Spanish, explaining its uses and how it differs from the present subjunctive. The instructor provides examples and typical structures, such as 'if' and 'I wish' clauses, and demonstrates how to form the imperfect subjunctive using the 'they did' form. The video concludes with practice exercises and encourages viewers to engage by translating sentences and asking questions.

What is the main focus of the imperfect subjunctive?

• Completed actions

• Events that are not real or not happening in the moment

• Events that are happening now

• Future events

Which of the following is a typical structure for the imperfect subjunctive?

• I am happy

• I will go to the store

• She is reading a book

• If I were rich, I would travel more

In the sentence 'I wish it was sunny', which part indicates the use of the imperfect subjunctive?

• sunny

• it was

• I wish it

• I wish

What is the Spanish word for 'if' used in the imperfect subjunctive?

• si

• aunque

• cuando

• porque

How do you use the imperfect subjunctive when the main verb is in past tense?

• Use the imperfect subjunctive

• Use the future tense

• Use the conditional tense

• Use the present subjunctive

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the imperfect subjunctive?

• I will hope that you come

• I am hoping that you come

• I hoped that you came

• I hope that you come

Which of the following is a correct translation of 'I didn't think I were going to pass the exam'?

• No pensé que pasaría el examen

• No pensaba que iba a pasar el examen

• No pienso que voy a pasar el examen

• No pensé que iba a pasar el examen

What is the first step in forming the imperfect subjunctive?

• Take the 'they did' form

• Add the future endings

• Change the verb to the infinitive form

• Use the present tense

Which of the following is NOT a correct ending for the imperfect subjunctive?

• ron

• re

• ras

• ra

What is the purpose of the practice sentences shown at the end of the video?

• To practice forming future tense

• To test knowledge of present subjunctive

• To learn new vocabulary

• To practice translating sentences using the imperfect subjunctive