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Few question about homework

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1) Aunque tengas/tienes razón, no debes avasallar a los demás. and why smile

2) What kind of verbs should I use to describe situation, which first part is abour future and the second - about past. For example: Doesn't matter how long ago you've committed the crime, the punishment will overtake. this exercise is about using "por más/mucho..."

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updated May 9, 2011
posted by gonzogirl

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adverbial clause + subjunctive/indicative

The type situation or time in the 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. Iin contrast, if the adverbial expression deals with something that is viewed as completed, habitual, or factual, the indicative is used. Some adverbial conjunctions by their very nature deal with something hypothetical or anticipated and thus are always followed by the subjunctive; others may take either the subjunctive or the indicative.

Aunque (although, even though, even if). The indicative is used if a fact is involved or the outcome is known; otherwise the subjunctive is used:

  • Lo haré aunque no le gusta. I'll do it, even though she doesn't like it. [Indicative It is a fact that she doesn't like it.]
  • Lo haré aunque no le guste. I'll do it, even though she may not like it. [Subjunctive]

So in your example, if you are saying:

Although you are right...(it is a fact that you are correct)...indicative

Although you may be right (but I don't know if your are or not)....subjunctive

updated May 9, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
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well, both. I'm studying structure "Por muy/más", so it's typically subjuntivo, but what tenses should I use. or it's not subjuntivo?

p.s. yes, I've mistakenly swapped past and future

p.p.s. I've read but I'm not so quite sure wheter this situation is hypothetical (the guy will be caught) or not

updated May 9, 2011
edited by gonzogirl
posted by gonzogirl
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Your 2nd question is confusing.

What kind of verbs should I use to describe situation, which first part is about future and the second - about past.

For example: Doesn't matter how long ago you've committed the crime, the punishment will overtake.

It looks to me like the 1st part is past while the 2nd part is future.

When you say "what kind of verbs" are you talking about their mood? their tense?

Aso you must not have read the article that I cited.

Look under por más... que....

updated May 9, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
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and what about the second one? anybody?..)

updated May 9, 2011
posted by gonzogirl