Do I use subjunctive or present tense?

Question

Do I still use subjunctive after the word "alli" in this sentence. Es probable que el hombre tome fotos y alli (ver) la montana.?

I was thinking I use the present tense because it is introducing another sentence with the word "and", thanks! - kop5134, Nov 21, 2014

Answer 1

This is probably homework and usually we expect you to give us your try, but since you've asked if you should use the subjunctive, I'll throw you a bone:

The expression es probable que is considered impersonal and is followed by the subjunctive. Now it is not a question of using the subjunctive or present tense. Subjunctive is a verb mood and has it's own present tense. Use the present tense subjunctive of ver in your sentence. El hombre is the subject of ver.

Jubilado: you're right as always, but, wouldn't one look at the mountain first, then take the picture? The sentence me parece ilógica come fue presentada. Pardon my espanglés. - Daniela2041, Nov 21, 2014

Thanks (I'm not always right) I was only giving this student some grammatical help and didn't pay much attention to the sense. - Jubilado, Nov 21, 2014