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Il Congiuntivo Presente
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Il Congiuntivo Presente
by Jenna Murphy and Holly Varrera
Impersonal Expressions
How to Use the Present Subjunctive
They are normally a form of essere and an adjective that does not have a subject
Per esempio:
It is important to study.
È importante studiare.
Once you add a subject:
It is important that you study.
È importante che tu studi.
The impersonal expression plus the subject for the second verb triggers the use of the present subjunctive
- W.E.I.R.D.O.
- Wishes/Wants, Emotions, Impersonal expressions, Recommendations, Doubts, and Opinions
- The second verb uses the subjunctive mood.
- The two verbs are separated by "che" which means "that"
- I think that she is pretty.
- Io penso che lei sia bella.
Common Trigger
Words
- Avere bisogno - to need
- Pensare - to think
- Dubitare - to doubt
- (Non) Credere - to (not) believe
- Desiderare - to desire
- Volere - to want
- Preferire - to prefer
- Sperare - to hope
- Essere contento - to be happy
- Temere/avere paura - to be afraid
- Essere triste - to be sad
- Dispiacere - to be sorry
Translate the following sentences using the present subjunctive
I think that she is pretty.
It is important that the students do their homework.
They want the cake that you do not like.
He believes that I speak Italian.
You all prefer that he does not drive.
It is better that you go home.
I hope that we eat dinner.
It is necessary that he finishes today.
You are afraid that they are lazy.
She doubts that you do not sing in the shower.
Some Impersonal Expressions
Present
Present Subjunctive
è necessario- it is necessary
è probabile- it is probable
è opportuno- it is opportune
è meglio- it is better
è giusto- it is right
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
- The sentence will have two verbs with two different subjects.
- Both verbs must be in the present tense.
- The first verb must be a part of W.E.I.R.D.O.
Irregular Verbs in the Present Subjunctive
Avere- abbia, abbia, abbia, abbiamo, abbiate, abbiano
Essere- sia, sia, sia, siamo, siate, siano
Fare- faccia, faccia, faccia, facciamo, facciate, facciano
How to Form the Present Subjunctive
1. Take off the -are -ire or -ere from the second verb in the sentence.
2. Add the correct ending to the second verb.
Per esempio:
Vendere
io venda noi vendiamo
tu venda voi vendiate
lui/lei venda loro vendano
Parlare
io parli noi parliamo
tu parli voi parliate
lui/lei parli loro parlino
Dormire
io dorma noi dormiamo
tu dorma voi dormiate
lui/lei dorma loro dormano