Two Different Subjects Required to Use Subjunctive?

Question

The grammar lesson, "Subjunctive vs. Indicative - WEIRDO vs. SPOCK" states as a requirement: "1. Two Different Subjects

There will be one subject in the main/independent clause, and one in the noun/dependent clause.

Quiero que limpies el baño. (I want you to clean the bathroom.)"

However the quiz for that lesson has, "Dudo que yo me coma el pollo". marked as correct

The lesson "Imperfect subjunctive forms and uses" has the example, "Si yo fuera/fuese reina, viajaría por todo el mundo".

Obviously I am confused about what the rule really is.

Answer 1

The most classic subjunctive is indeed the one where one person wants another to do something, separated by '' que''. HOwever, I fear, there is alot more to it and in 10 years, I will help you some more.. Maybe somebody else can fill you in in the meantime.

¡ Ojalá que te explique todo!

Well said. - gringojrf, Aug 20, 2013

Answer 2

Hello,

Maybe subjects in the main and dependent clause can be the same person and still do not break that rule/statement.

It happens to me every time that I overthink because I think that an example does not fit the rule but, actually, it's I who is misunderstanding the rule.

I hope this helps you.

[Feel free to correct my English. Thanks]

I think you're right that the subject can be the same person in both clauses. Your English is very good. In strictly formal English, it would be correct to say "it's I," instead of "it's me," but many people would find "it's I" stuffy in conversation. - AnnRon, Aug 20, 2013

Thank you. I appreciate that you mentioned a 'cultural' nuance. :) - 003492fc, Aug 21, 2013