Adverbial subjunctive phrases
Alguien puede explicar por que en esta oracion, tiene que usar el subjunctivo?
Por ejemplo... La bruja encerrò a Hansel y Gretal dentro de la casa de ducles para que no pudiern escaparse.
La mamá acusa al niño de haber comido el bizcoho pero el niño niega que lo haya hecho.
Gracias.
2 Answers
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This article explains when to use the subjunctive or indicative mood in a para que adverbial clause.
In general, if the situation in the adverbial clause is viewed as something hypothetical or anticipated —rather than completed, habitual, or factual— then the subjunctive is required.
So that they might not escape is hypothetical or anticipated as they have not done it yet, or may never do so.
2nd sentence:
Frequently, the sentences that contain a subjunctive verb are used to express doubt, uncertainty, denial, desire/wish, commands, reactions or a strong emotional attitude to the clause containing the subjunctive verb.
Negar is a verb that usually triggers the subjunctive mood in the subordinate clause expressing what is being denied.
