Subjunctive and Relative Clauses in Italian: Congiuntivo Nelle Relative

The video tutorial by Professor Dave explains the use of relative clauses and the indicative mood, followed by an introduction to the subjunctive mood, which is used when the antecedent is uncertain or desired. The tutorial provides examples contrasting indicative and subjunctive moods and guides viewers on constructing sentences using the subjunctive mood. It concludes with practice exercises to reinforce the understanding of the subjunctive mood.

What is the role of relative clauses in a sentence?

• To add realistic details to a noun

• To change the tense of the verb

• To remove ambiguity from a sentence

• To introduce a new subject

When is the subjunctive mood used instead of the indicative?

• When the sentence is in past tense

• When the sentence is a question

• When the antecedent is a known fact

• When the antecedent is desired or hoped to exist

Which mood is used to express uncertainty about a possibility?

• Indicative

• Imperative

• Subjunctive

• Interrogative

How would you express a desire for a house with three bathrooms using the subjunctive mood?

• Cerco una Casa che Abia trebanni

• Cerco una Casa che ha trebanni

• Cerco una Casa che avrà trebanni

• Cerco una Casa che aveva trebanni

What is the correct form of the subjunctive for expressing a house that is not too expensive?

• Cerco una Casa che noncia tropocara

• Cerco una Casa che non è tropocara

• Cerco una Casa che non sarà tropocara

• Cerco una Casa che non era tropocara