1. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–1 Subjunctive verb forms The chart on the following slide provides a summary of subjunctive verb forms for regular –ar, –er, and –ir verbs.

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3. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–3 Uses of subjunctive verb tenses

4. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–4 The subjunctive is used mainly in multiple clause sentences. This chart explains when each of the subjunctive verb tenses is appropriate.

5. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–5 Es importante que estudiemos nuestra propia historia. Cristóbal Colón no hubiera llegado a América sin el apoyo del Rey. It is important that we study our own history. Christopher Columbus wouldnt have arrived in America without the Kings support. Los indígenas no querían que el conquistador invadiera sus tierras. El éxito del arqueólogo depende de las ruinas que haya descubierto. The indigenous people did not want the conqueror to invade their lands. The archeologists success depends on the ruins he may have discovered.

6. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–6 The subjunctive vs. the indicative This chart on the following slides contrasts the uses of the subjunctive with those of the indicative (or infinitive).

7. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–7

8. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–8

9. Copyright © 2009 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 12.3–9 Ojalá (que) is always followed by the subjunctive. Ojalá (que) se mejore pronto. Impersonal expressions of will, emotion, or uncertainty are followed by the subjunctive unless there is no change of subject. Es terrible que tú fumes. Es terrible fumar.