Advanced Spanish: Subjunctive Verbs

The video tutorial explains the indicative and subjunctive moods in English and Spanish. It provides examples to illustrate the differences between these moods, focusing on how the subjunctive is used to express uncertainty, emotions, and hypothetical situations. The tutorial also introduces verbs and phrases of volition, which indicate actions that may or may not happen, and demonstrates how to use them in sentences.

What is the primary use of the indicative mood?

• To express emotions and wishes

• To indicate uncertainty

• To describe hypothetical situations

• To state facts and definite actions

Which sentence is in the subjunctive mood?

• The mind sleeps.

• I wish I were a fisherman.

• These mushrooms are not edible.

• I am a fisherman.

Why is the subjunctive mood often challenging for English speakers?

• It is rarely used in English.

• The verbs look the same as in the indicative mood.

• It requires complex sentence structures.

• It is only used in formal writing.

In Spanish, why is the subjunctive mood used in the sentence 'Carlos quiere que María venga a la fiesta'?

• Because it is a command

• Because it expresses a wish

• Because it states a fact

• Because it describes a past event

What does the term 'volition' refer to in the context of the subjunctive mood?

• Actions that are certain to happen

• Actions that are hypothetical

• Actions that may or may not happen

• Actions that have already happened

Which word is crucial in signaling the use of the subjunctive mood in Spanish sentences?

• O

• Pero

• Y

• Que

How do phrases of volition differ from verbs of volition in sentence construction?

• They require additional conjugation

• They are pre-packaged and ready to use

• They are only used in questions

• They do not require the word 'que'