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Today write present subjunctive sentences using "Comer" "To eat"

Today write present subjunctive sentences using "Comer" "To eat"

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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 it 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 también. I will go if you will go too.

A conjunction of time introduces an action that has not yet been completed. Cuándo suene el timbre, abra la puerta. When the doorbell rings, open the door. Así ue lluegen, iremos. As soon as they arrive, we will go.

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 with (si). 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 came. 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 (100%) followed by the subjunctive. Es possible/es impossible que… Es probable/es improbable que… No es verdad/No es cierto que… Es fácil (likely)/es 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. Uds. 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 – “Comer “-. Todays subjunctive verb comes from *********comer*** "*********to eat***– 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!

Comer

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updated Aug 19, 2012
posted by viejito
Nice work Viejito, I've been working on an article like this, you've done a good job condensing a very difficult subject, te felicito :) - Kiwi-Girl, Aug 7, 2012
definitely worth a vote:) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012
sure, I'd give you two if I could lol :) - Kiwi-Girl, Aug 8, 2012

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In case he eats the whole cake now they have nothing to serve for guests for his today´s birthday. It is sure he is happy. And it is important.

En caso de que coma la torta entera ahora, no tienen nada para sevir a los invitados para su cumpleaños de hoy. Creo que que está feliz. Y lo importa.

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updated Aug 8, 2012
edited by iana01
posted by iana01
Awwww...that is SO cute! - --Mariana--, Aug 7, 2012
Gracias, Mariana !! :)) - iana01, Aug 7, 2012
Wouldn't "comer" be in the subjunctive mood..."coma?" - --Mariana--, Aug 7, 2012
Also, doesn't "Es cierto que" work like "Creo que" and not take the subjunctive? - --Mariana--, Aug 7, 2012
Muchísimas gracias, Mariana. :) - iana01, Aug 7, 2012
oh, sí, es "coma" en subjuntivo, tienes razón, Mariana. Gracias otra vez. I was thiking that " it is sure = es cierto que". Thanks, for your advice that I can use "Creo que" instead of "Es cierto que". Have a nice day! :)) - iana01, Aug 7, 2012
yummy chocolate cake :)) - 00071708, Aug 7, 2012
Beautiful, and well done. :) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012
Thank you, Ramesh. - iana01, Aug 8, 2012
Gracias, Viejito! :)) - iana01, Aug 8, 2012
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Es necesario que ella coma los carbohidratos complejos para manterse en forma.

It is necessary that she eats complex carbohydrates to stay in shape.

updated Aug 8, 2012
posted by louise365
Very nice louise365 :) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012
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Antes de que comas todo lo que está en tu plato, podemos ir al parque de diversiones.

After you eat everything on your plate we can go to the amusement park.

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updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by --Mariana--
I like the sentence and the picutre too. :)) But, :)))), won´t be there " a stomach accident " when they go there after eating? :))) - iana01, Aug 7, 2012
Hahahah...great point. Didn't think of that!!! - --Mariana--, Aug 7, 2012
Shouldn't it be 'Despues de que...? Antes de que...means before. Anyway...the subjunctive is perfect with either one. Great job. :) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012
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¿Hay alguien en su escuela que haya comido jirafa?

Is there someone in your school who has eaten giraffe?

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updated Aug 8, 2012
edited by 002262dd
posted by 002262dd
Giraffe! - annierats, Aug 7, 2012
And I've stolen your construction, sorry. - annierats, Aug 7, 2012
Thanks Annie! Thats what happens when I do these so early! - 002262dd, Aug 7, 2012
That is so cool Don_José....and very correct :) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012
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Si coma una mas cosas, me voy a explotar.

If I eat one more thing, I will explode.

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updated Aug 8, 2012
posted by kdrinning
isn't it...if he eats one more thing, i'm going to explode. No change in subject means no subjunctive. Probably a typo error. Great work and great art. Thanks :) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012
There is a spanish movie called "Voy a explodar" checkit out.(Nothing to do with food ) - heliotropeman, Aug 8, 2012
Good point ang good job. (Si) is always in the indicative unless there is something contrary to fact. Si yo coma…(if I eat, but I’m not going to) the ‘yo’ distinguishes you from he, she, etc. Si yo comiera…(if I were to eat, but I’m not going to) - viejito, Aug 8, 2012
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No puedo creer que comí el cosa toda. I can't believe I ate the whole thing.

updated Aug 8, 2012
edited by heliotropeman
posted by heliotropeman
No puedo creer que comí... There is no subjunctive in this sentence, but there is great effort. Thanks :) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012
Thank you for the corrections and the compliment, viejito - heliotropeman, Aug 8, 2012
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Mi abuela quiere que todos comáis lo que ha preparado.

My grandmother wants you all to eat what she has prepared.

updated Aug 19, 2012
edited by joshhh317
posted by joshhh317
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Ojala que no hayamos comido los manitos también, ya me siento mareada.

If only we hadn't eaten the pig's trotters as well, now I feel sick.

updated Aug 7, 2012
posted by annierats
wow, mareada - (sick, queasy)is a new word for me. Thanks :) - viejito, Aug 7, 2012