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ANTE TODO In the previous lesson, you learned how to use the subjunctive with expressions of will and influence.

ANTE TODO In the previous lesson, you learned how to use the subjunctive with expressions of will and influence. You will now learn how to use the subjunctive with verbs and expressions of emotion. Main clause Subordinate clause

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ANTE TODO In the previous lesson, you learned how to use the subjunctive with expressions of will and influence.

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  1. ANTE TODO • In the previous lesson, you learned how to use the subjunctive with expressions of will and influence. • You will now learn how to use the subjunctive with verbs and expressions of emotion. Main clauseSubordinate clause Marta espera que yo vaya al lago este fin de semana.

  2. When the verb in the main clause of a sentence expresses an emotion or feeling such as hope, fear, joy, pity, surprise, etc., the subjunctive is required in the subordinate clause. Nos alegramos de que te gusten las flores. We are happy that you like the flowers. Temo que Ana no pueda ir mañana con nosotros. I’m afraid that Ana won’t be able to go with us tomorrow. Siento que tú no puedas venir mañana. I’m sorry that you can’t come tomorrow. Le sorprende que Juan sea tan joven. It surprises him that Juan is so young.

  3. Common verbs and expressions of emotion Me molesta que la gente no recicle el plástico. It bothers me that people don’t recycle plastic. Es triste que tengamos problemas con la deforestación. It’s sad that we have problems with deforestation.

  4. As with expressions of will and influence, the infinitive, not the subjunctive, is used after an expression of emotion when there is no change of subject from the main clause to the subordinate clause. • Compare these sentences. Temo llegar tarde. I’m afraid I’ll arrive late. Temo que mi novio llegue tarde. I’m afraid my boyfriend will arrive late.

  5. The expression ojalá (que) means I hope or I wish, and it is always followed by the subjunctive. Note that the use of que with this expression is optional. Ojalá (que) se conserven nuestros recursos naturales. I hope (that) our natural resources will be conserved. Ojalá (que) recojan la basura hoy. I hope (that) they collect the garbage today.

  6. ¡INTÉNTALO!Completa las oraciones con las formas correctas de los verbos. 1. Ojalá que ellos _____ (descubrir) nuevas formas de energía. 2. Espero que Ana nos ____ (ayudar) a recoger la basura en la carretera. 3. Es una lástima que la gente no ____ (reciclar) más. 4. Esperamos ____ (proteger) el aire de nuestra comunidad. 5. Me alegro de que mis amigos ____ (querer) conservar la naturaleza. 1 of 2 

  7. ¡INTÉNTALO!Completa las oraciones con las formas correctas de los verbos. 6. A mis padres les gusta que nosotros ____ (participar) en programas de conservación. 7. Es malo ____ (contaminar) el medio ambiente. 8. Espero que tú ____ (venir) a la reunión (meeting) del Club de Ecología. 9. Siento que nuestras ciudades ____ (estar) afectadas por la contaminación. 10. Ojalá que yo ____ (poder) hacer algo para reducir la contaminación. 2 of 2

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