How to use the Present Subjunctive with WEIRDOS (short summary)

How to use the Present Subjunctive with WEIRDOS (short summary)

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English, Other

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the use of the present subjunctive in Spanish using the acronym WEIRDOS. Each letter represents a different context where the subjunctive is used: Wishes, Emotions, Impersonal observations, Recommendations, Doubts, Ojalá, and Speculation. The tutorial provides examples and common phrases for each category, helping learners understand when and how to apply the subjunctive mood in various situations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'W' in the WEIRDOS acronym stand for?

Wonders and worries

Wants and needs

Warnings and wishes

Wishes, desires, and imperatives

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an emotion that triggers the present subjunctive?

Espero que

Quiero que

Me alegra que

Es bueno que

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of phrases are associated with impersonal observations in the subjunctive?

Quiero que

Es importante que

Espero que

Me gusta que

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which verb is commonly used in recommendations and requests that require the subjunctive?

Tener

Gustar

Pedir

Creer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'D' in the WEIRDOS acronym represent?

Decisions

Determinations

Desires

Doubts, denial, and disbelief

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of 'Ojalá' in the context of the subjunctive?

Certainly

Definitely

Hopefully

Possibly

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase indicates speculation and requires the subjunctive?

Tan pronto como

En caso de que

Hasta que

Mientras que