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Today write present subjunctive sentences with "Hacer"

Today write present subjunctive sentences with "Hacer"

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The subjunctive is used to express the same three basic ideas in both the Present and Imperfect Subjunctives. Whenever the main clause expresses any of the three, the second (subordinate) clause has to be in the subjunctive. When one person expresses his will that someone else do something..even inferred indirectly. Les pido que no las abran. I’m asking you not to open them. Insisten en que bailemos. They insist that we dance. Es lástima que no pueda venir. It’s a pitty that she can’t come. I suggest that she come at once. Sugiero que venga en seguida. I suggested that she come at once. Sugíri que viniera en seguida. They demand that we be there on time. Exijian que estemos allí a tiempo. They demanded that we be there on time. Exigieron que estuviéramos allí a tiempo. After expressions of emotion, or if hope is implied May the New Year bring you joy. Que el año nuevo le traiga alegría. May God be with you and keep you. Que Dios esté contigo y le guarde. When the subjunctive involves unreality, something indefinite, uncertain, or contrary to fact: It is possible that he may not come. Es possible que no venga. It was possible that he might not come. Era possible que no viniera. If I were you, I’d read this carefully. Si yo fuera Ud. leería esto con cuidado. When the main clause expresses doubt, denial, or unreality. ¿Es possible que valga tanto? Is it possible that it’s worth so much? Niega que se lo hayan dado. He denies that they have given it to them. When the conjunction that introduces the subordinate clause makes the action uncertain, indefinite, doutful. En caso de que lo veas…. In case yousee him… No se lo diremos a menos que insistan. We will not tell them unless they insist. Aunque quiera ayudarme, no la dejaré. Even if she wants to help me, I will not let her. Aunque quisiera ayudarme, no la dejaría. Even if she wanted to help me, I would not let her. Yo iré con tal que tú vayas tambie. I will go if you will go too. A conjunction of time intriduces an action that has not yet been completed. Cuándo suene el timbre, abra la puerta. When the doorbell rings, open the door. When a subordinate clause refers to something that is indefinite, hypothetical, or non-existent. No hay nadie que baile como ella. There is no one who dances like her. Busco un libro que tenga todas las respuestas. I’m looking for a book with all the answers. The word si is used in the present indicative unless it refers to something contrary to fact. A sure giveaway is when the conditional (contrary to fact) is used in the main clause. Si tuviera tiempo, lo haría. Or Lo haría, si tuviera tiempo. I would do it , if I had time. Main clause expresses doubt or uncertainty about the following action, or denies that it ever took place. Dudo que vengan. I doubt that they will come. Dudaba que vinieran. I doubted that they camme. No estoy seguro de que esté abierto. I’m not sure that its open. No estaba seguro de que estuviera abierto. I was not sure that it was open. Some impersonal expressions are always followed by the subjunctive. Es possible/impossible que… Es probable/improbable que… No es verdad/No es cierto que… Es fácil (likely)/difícil (unlikely) que… Antes de que (before)…

If the subject doesn’t change, then we only have one clause and no subjunctive. Espero venir. I hope to come. Me alegro de estar con Uds. I’m happy to be with you all.

I will give you todays verb. You give me …a present subjunctive sentence usage. Les daré el verbo de hoy. Me darán.. .un presentar uso de frase de subjuntivo. Ex. Casarse- Cuando se casen, vivirán en la ciudad. When they marry, they will live in the city.

El verbo subjuntivo de Hoy viene de -hacer Todays subjunctive verb comes from ******"Hacer"****** to make, to do – Escríbamela en inglés y español...por favor. Write it for me in English and Spanish please.

¡Incluyan caudros/dibujos…cuando los prefieran! Include pictures/drawings…when you prefer them!

“hacer”

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updated Aug 8, 2012
edited by viejito
posted by viejito
Great exercice, Viejito. Thanks for this!! :) - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
Another great one. - --Mariana--, Aug 3, 2012
Very useful, again... - yahvey_hoffman, Aug 3, 2012

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Dudo que el niño haga algo más hoy excepto leer los periódicos.

I doubt the child would do anything esle today except reading newspapers. : )

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updated Aug 6, 2012
edited by iana01
posted by iana01
Hmm...I think "haga algo más" sounds more like what you're trying to say in English. - --Mariana--, Aug 3, 2012
Muchas gracias, Mariana. No estuve segura si usar la palabra "diferente" o "más". Gracias. :)) - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
Very good, iana01...and thank you for helping her, Mariana. Wonder whats in that newspaper?:) - viejito, Aug 3, 2012
:) :) :) - 00071708, Aug 3, 2012
Nicely 'put' - yahvey_hoffman, Aug 3, 2012
Gracias, Mariana, viejito, Ramesh, yahvey. :)) - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
Debe ser ago muy interesante en los periódicos, Viejito. :)))) - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
Gracias, Viejito! :)) - iana01, Aug 6, 2012
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Me aconsejan que haga más ejercicio.

They advise me to exercise more.

updated Aug 8, 2012
posted by louise365
Me too, ouch!:) - viejito, Aug 3, 2012
Hola, Louise. - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
Hola, Iana! - louise365, Aug 8, 2012
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Cuando hagas tu tarea hoy por la tarde no olvides de usar un lapicero en vez de una pluma.

When you do your homework this afternoon don't forget to use a pencil instead of a pen.

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updated Aug 3, 2012
posted by --Mariana--
Loved it, Mariana :) - viejito, Aug 3, 2012
Nice. I like it too. :) - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
Very nice. - yahvey_hoffman, Aug 3, 2012
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Espero que os asegurareis de que vienen a mi fiesta porque ¡el baile es fabuloso!

I hope that you will make sure they come to my party because the dancing is fabulous!

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updated Aug 6, 2012
posted by bandit51jd
I´m not at all sure I did this correctly. Does more than one verb need to be in the subjunctive? Any other corrections are appreciated. Thanks! - bandit51jd, Aug 3, 2012
Great question, I look forward to hearing the answer. - yahvey_hoffman, Aug 3, 2012
The subjunctive mood is usually triggered by an other expression or idea. Consequently, it occurs primarily in dependent (subordinate) clauses. And, within each clause (primary and secondary) there is a verb….even if the verb is establishing a mood. Remem - viejito, Aug 4, 2012
Remember, no change in subject = no subjunctive. - viejito, Aug 4, 2012
Your hope that someone else do something is subjunctive. very good:) - viejito, Aug 4, 2012
But bandit, what happened to (hacer)? lol :) - viejito, Aug 4, 2012
I messed up! I think "hacer" decided to take a break from the heat! lol - bandit51jd, Aug 5, 2012
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Espero que sepa lo que está haciendo.

I hope that you know what you're doing.

(Sorry I can't seem to get my picture to upload)

updated Aug 4, 2012
posted by J_G_Duff
I hope he / she / it knows it too. :) - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
Very nice...J_G_, - viejito, Aug 4, 2012
but, the verb (hacer) needs to be in the subjunctive. lol :) It's about making (hacer) the subjunctive today. - viejito, Aug 4, 2012
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El maestro prefiere que hagamos las respuestas más rapidamente

The teacher prefers that we give answers more quickly.

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updated Aug 4, 2012
posted by yahvey_hoffman
:))) - iana01, Aug 3, 2012
whew! taking test...yuck. Great picture and usage,yahvey. - viejito, Aug 4, 2012