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

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.

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

• Wonders and worries

• Wants and needs

• Warnings and wishes

• Wishes, desires, and imperatives

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

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

• Quiero que

• Es importante que

• Espero que

• Me gusta que

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

• Tener

• Gustar

• Pedir

• Creer

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

• Decisions

• Determinations

• Desires

• Doubts, denial, and disbelief

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

• Certainly

• Definitely

• Hopefully

• Possibly

Which phrase indicates speculation and requires the subjunctive?

• Tan pronto como

• En caso de que

• Hasta que

• Mientras que