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WorksheetsPresent vs Imperfect Subjunctive
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the imperfect subjunctive used for?
To talk about the future, what WILL happen
To talk about the present, what is CURRENTLY happening
To talk about a wish, request, suggestion, or doubt in the PAST
To give a command to someone
For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.
Mom asked me to peel the potatoes.
I would peel the potatoes, but I don't have time.
I am going to peel the potatoes.
Mom didn't think that I peeled the potatoes.
For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.
I recommended that you bake a pie for dessert.
I wanted you to bake a pie for dessert.
I baked a pie for dessert.
I was glad that you baked a pie for dessert.
For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.
He has chopped the onions
I would chop the onions, but they make me cry!
It was necessary that he chop the onions before adding them to the soup.
I didn't believe that he chopped the onions
For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.
It is important that you chew with your mouth closed.
He requested that I chew with my mouth closed.
She demanded that I chew with my mouth closed.
I hope that you chew with your mouth closed.
What is the FIRST step to forming an imperfect subjunctive verb?
Put the verb in the yo form of present tense.
Add these endings to the infinitive: a, as, a, amos, an
Put the verb in the ellos form of the preterit (past) tense.
Add the opposite ending.
What are the correct endings for imperfect subjunctive verbs?
é, ás, á, emos, éis, án
a, as, a, amos, áis, an
aba, abas, aba, ábamos, abais, aban
é, aste, ó, amos, asteis, aron
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? I requested that HE MIX the vegetables for the salad. (mezclar)
mezcla
mezclara
mezcliera
mezcle
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? I hoped that YOU'D WASH the dishes? (lavar)
lavaras
laves
lavaste
lavieras
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? It was a shame that THEY COMPLAINED so much about the food! (quejarse)
se quejen
nos quejáramos
se quejaron
se quejaran
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? He told ME TO BEAT the eggs. (batir)
batara
bate
batiera
batí
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? She recommended that THEY STIR the soup. (revolver)
revolvieran
revuelvan
revolvaran
revolverán
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? She advised that WE READ chapter 4 before the test. (leer)
leiéramos
leamos
leyiéramos
leyéramos
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? We asked HER TO REPEAT the directions. (repetir)
repetiera
repitiera
repita
repitara
Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? It was sad that MANY PEOPLE DIED in the earthquake. (morir)
mueran
morieran
murieran
muraran
Which of these irregular verb forms is in the imperfect subjunctive tense?
tuviera
tenga
tendré
tendría
Which of these irregular verb forms is in the imperfect subjunctive tense?
haga
hizo
hará
hiciera
Which of these irregular verb forms is in the imperfect subjunctive tense?
fuimos
fuéramos
vayamos
vamos
Which of these irregular verb forms is in the imperfect subjunctive tense?
puedan
podrán
pudieran
podrían
Which of these irregular verb forms is in the imperfect subjunctive tense?
dijeras
dirás
digas
dicho
