Imperfect Subjunctive

What is the imperfect subjunctive used for?

• To talk about the future, what WILL happen

• To talk about the present, what is CURRENTLY happening

• To talk about a wish, request, suggestion, or doubt in the PAST

• To give a command to someone

For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.

• Mom asked me to peel the potatoes.

• I would peel the potatoes, but I don't have time.

• I am going to peel the potatoes.

• Mom didn't think that I peeled the potatoes.

For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.

• I recommended that you bake a pie for dessert.

• I wanted you to bake a pie for dessert.

• I baked a pie for dessert.

• I was glad that you baked a pie for dessert.

For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.

• He has chopped the onions

• I would chop the onions, but they make me cry!

• It was necessary that he chop the onions before adding them to the soup.

• I didn't believe that he chopped the onions

For which sentence(s) should you use the imperfect subjunctive? Select ALL that apply.

• It is important that you chew with your mouth closed.

• He requested that I chew with my mouth closed.

• She demanded that I chew with my mouth closed.

• I hope that you chew with your mouth closed.

What is the FIRST step to forming an imperfect subjunctive verb?

• Put the verb in the yo form of present tense.

• Add these endings to the infinitive: a, as, a, amos, an

• Put the verb in the ellos form of the preterit (past) tense.

• Add the opposite ending.

What are the correct endings for imperfect subjunctive verbs?

• é, ás, á, emos, éis, án

• a, as, a, amos, áis, an

• aba, abas, aba, ábamos, abais, aban

• é, aste, ó, amos, asteis, aron

Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? I requested that HE MIX the vegetables for the salad. (mezclar)

• mezcla

• mezclara

• mezcliera

• mezcle

Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? I hoped that YOU'D WASH the dishes? (lavar)

• lavaras

• laves

• lavaste

• lavieras

Which is the correct form in the imperfect subjunctive? It was a shame that THEY COMPLAINED so much about the food! (quejarse)

• se quejen

• nos quejáramos

• se quejaron

• se quejaran