Rules
An Adverbial phrase expresses:
a. When the action happens
b. Who performs the actions
c. Why the action happens
d. Where the action happens
a. When the action happens
Right or Wrong?
Todos los días, cuando tenga hambre como un sandwich the mantequilla de mani.
WRONG
(this sentence doesn't need the use of subjunctive because it expresses what the subject 'DOES'; not what the subject may do in the future.)
Is the translation of this sentence Right or wrong?
If I am hungry, I prepare a peanut butter sandwich.
Si tuviera hambre, preparo un sandwich the mantequilla de mani
Wrong
(this sentence does not need the subjunctive because it expresses what does happen, therefore the indicative should be used)
Si tuviera hambre, preparo un sandwich the mantequilla de mani
a. to modify the verb
b. to connect to clauses
c. to modify a noun
d. to make the verb subjunctive
b. to connect to clauses
Multiple Choice
Cuando yo _____ tiempo, organizaré mi garage.
a. tengo c. tuviera
b. tenga d. tendré
b. tenga
(this sentence uses the subjunctive because the action is anticipated; not factual)
Multiple choice
Si tú (llegar) tarde tu madre se va a enojar.
(If you arrive late, your mom is going to be mad)
llegas
(subjunctive because you may or may not arrive late therefore it is hypothetical)
Fill in the blank:
The subjunctive is triggered in an adverbial clause when the action ________.
Possible answers:
-has not yet happened
-is anticipated to happen in the future
Fill in the blank:
Vamos a ir al cine a menos que (tener) que trabajar
tengamos
(the subjunctive was triggered because the adverbial conjunction 'a menos que' has injected doubt in the action of the verb)
Fill in the blank
Si llego temprano (reservar) asientos para todos.
a. reservo c. reservaré
b. reservaría d. reservé
c. reservaré
Definitions
What is an adverbial conjunction
Answer in your own words.
Possible answer:
An adverbial conjunction is a phrase that connects two clauses and expresses when the action happens or may happen.
Translate from Spanish to English:
Miraré la película as soon as I finish the book.
I will watch the movie as soon as I finish the book.
Translate from Spanish to English
Si no desayuno no me siento bien el resto del día.
If I don't eat breakfast, I don't feel well the rest of the day
(the subjunctive was not triggered because this is, in fact, what happens)
Explain the one-size-fits-all rule for conjugating the Past Subjunctive
Ellos form of preterite; drop 'on'; add endings:
a; as; a; amos; an
*add an accent mark to the last stem vowel of the nosotros form.
Translate from English to Spanish:
Call me when you arrive.
Llámame cuando llegues.
(the subjunctive is needed because your arrival is being 'anticipated' therefore it is subjective)
Translate from English to Spanish
If you studied more, you would get better grades.
Si estudiaras más, sacarías mejores notas.
(this sentence needs the subjunctive because it expresses the opposite of what you do; you DON'T STUDY...)