Subjunctive and Infinitive Usage

Professor Dave explains the differences between the subjunctive and infinitive moods in Italian. The key distinction lies in the subjects of the clauses: when the subjects differ, the subjunctive is used; when they are the same, the infinitive is used. The video provides examples and practice exercises to reinforce understanding of these grammatical structures.

What is the primary factor in deciding between the subjunctive and infinitive?

• The subjects of the clauses

• The tense of the verb

• The mood of the speaker

• The length of the sentence

When should the subjunctive mood be used?

• When the sentence expresses a fact

• When the sentence is in past tense

• When the subjects of the main and dependent clauses are different

• When the main clause is a question

In which scenario is the infinitive used instead of the subjunctive?

• When the sentence is a question

• When the subjects of both clauses are the same

• When the sentence is a command

• When the sentence is in future tense

What happens to the list of verbs using the infinitive when the subjects are the same?

• It remains the same

• It becomes shorter

• It becomes irrelevant

• It gets much longer

Which construction is used in Italian when the subjects coincide?

• di plus the infinitive

• che plus the subjunctive

• con plus the gerund

• per plus the participle

What is the main subject in the example sentence provided in the practice section?

• Carlo

• La mamma

• Il papà

• La sorella

What should you do in the practice exercise to use the subjunctive?

• Include the second subject

• Change the tense

• Omit the main subject

• Use a different verb

What should you do in the practice exercise to use the infinitive?

• Change the tense

• Omit the second subject

• Include the second subject

• Use a different verb

What is the purpose of the practice exercises?

• To practice pronunciation

• To learn new vocabulary

• To memorize verb lists

• To apply the concepts of subjunctive and infinitive usage

What is the final step after understanding the usage of subjunctive and infinitive?

• Translate sentences

• Check comprehension

• Memorize all examples

• Write an essay