Sequence of Tenses
Sequence of Tenses A tool to analyze and apply proper use of the subjunctive and indicative in Spanish. Follow the chart below based on the context and tense(s) in your sentence & you will arrive at the way to properly complete it! The Big 3 ESCAPAA WEIRDO, “que” & 2 subject Lack of Specificity un/a or alguien NONE OF Si Clauses CHAD ATE vs. the Future or Incomplete Habitual or Complete True or Possible Statement ¡SUBJUNTIVO! What’s already in the Sentence? Present or Present Progressive Hypothetical or Contrary to Fact Imperfect or Past Progressive Future Preterit Present Perfect Past Perfect Conditional ¡OJO! Does what you need sound like... Present or Future Past or Present Perfect Present Subjunctive Most sentences that require the subjunctive in Spanish do NOT sound like direct translations, so be sure to follow the subjunctive rules even if it sounds wrong! Present Perfect Subjunctive Does what you need sound like... Past Perfect Preterit or Imperfect Imperfect Subjunctive Present Past Perfect Subjunctive INDICATIVE © J DeOliveira 2013 Sequence of Tenses A tool to analyze and apply proper use of the subjunctive and indicative in Spanish. Sample Sentence #1 The teacher suggested that the students study more. El professor sugirió que los estudiantes estudiaran más. The Big 3 ESCAPAA WEIRDO, “que” & 2 subject SUGGESTED SUGIRI´O Lack of Specificity un/a or alguien NONE OF Si Clauses CHAD ATE vs. the Future or Incomplete Habitual or Complete True or Possible Statement ¡SUBJUNTIVO! Hypothetical or Contrary to Fact What’s already in the Sentence? Present or Present Progressive Imperfect or Past Progressive Future Preterit Present Perfect Past Perfect Conditional ¡OJO! Does what you need sound like... Present or Future Past or Present Perfect Present Subjunctive Most sentences that require the subjunctive in Spanish do NOT sound like direct translations, so be sure to follow the subjunctive rules even if it sounds wrong! Present Perfect Subjunctive Does what you need sound like... Imperfect Subjunctive ESTUDIARAN Past Perfect Preterit or Imperfect Present Past Perfect Subjunctive INDICATIVE © J Deoliveira 2013 Sequence of Tenses A tool to analyze and apply proper use of the subjunctive and indicative in Spanish. Sample Sentence #2 When Pablo returns, we will watch a movie. Cuando Pablo vuelva, miraremos una película. The Big 3 ESCAPAA WEIRDO, “que” & 2 subject Lack of Specificity un/a or alguien NONE OF Si Clauses CHAD ATE CUANDO vs. the Future or Incomplete Habitual or Complete True or Possible Statement ¡SUBJUNTIVO! What’s already in the Sentence? Present or Present Progressive Hypothetical or Contrary to Fact Imperfect or Past Progressive Future Preterit Present Perfect Past Perfect Conditional ¡OJO! Does what you need sound like... Present or Future Past or Present Perfect Present Subjunctive VUELVA Most sentences that require the subjunctive in Spanish do NOT sound like direct translations, so be sure to follow the subjunctive rules even if it sounds wrong! Present Perfect Subjunctive Does what you need sound like... Past Perfect Preterit or Imperfect Imperfect Subjunctive Present Past Perfect Subjunctive INDICATIVE © J Deoliveira 2013 Sequence of Tenses A tool to analyze and apply proper use of the subjunctive and indicative in Spanish. Sample Sentence #3 I am looking for an apartment that has an ocean view. Busco un piso que tenga una vista al mar. The Big 3 ESCAPAA WEIRDO, “que” & 2 subject Lack of Specificity NONE OF Si Clauses CHAD ATE UN Future or Incomplete Habitual or Complete True or Possible Statement ¡SUBJUNTIVO! What’s already in the Sentence? Present or Present Progressive Hypothetical or Contrary to Fact Imperfect or Past Progressive Future Preterit Present Perfect Past Perfect Conditional ¡OJO! Does what you need sound like... Present or Future Past or Present Perfect Present Subjunctive Most sentences that require the subjunctive in Spanish do NOT sound like direct translations, so be sure to follow the subjunctive rules even if it sounds wrong! Present Perfect Subjunctive Does what you need sound like... Past Perfect Preterit or Imperfect Imperfect Subjunctive Present Past Perfect Subjunctive INDICATIVE © J Deoliveira 2013
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