B1 · Intermedio Capítulo 37

Subjective Thoughts

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Lo que aprenderás

Introduction to the Congiuntivo Presente. Learn to express opinions, doubts, and emotions using the subjunctive.

Consejos y trucos (3)

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Focus on the trigger

Always look for the 'che' after a verb of emotion or doubt.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Subjunctive Present: Regular Verbs
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The 'Che' Rule

Always remember that 'che' is the bridge. If you see 'che' after 'pensare', the next verb must be in the subjunctive.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Opinion (Pensare, Credere)
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Check the subject

Always check if the subject changes. If it doesn't, don't use the subjunctive.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Emotion (Sperare, Temere)

Práctica rápida (10)

Choose the correct sentence.

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Spero che lui venga.
Venga is the correct subjunctive form.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Emotion (Sperare, Temere)

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Credo che lui venga.
Venire is irregular.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Subjunctive Present: Regular Verbs

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.

Spero che tu ___ (stare) bene.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: stia
Sperare requires the subjunctive.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Emotion (Sperare, Temere)

Find the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Temo che lui non ha capito.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Temo che lui non abbia capito.
Use past subjunctive for past events.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Emotion (Sperare, Temere)

Fill in the blank.

Sono felice che voi ___ (essere) qui.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: siate
Subjunctive after emotion.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Emotion (Sperare, Temere)

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Penso di andare.
Same subject rule.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Opinion (Pensare, Credere)

Fill in the correct form of 'parlare'.

Penso che lui ___ (parlare) bene.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: parli
Subjunctive after 'penso che'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Subjunctive Present: Regular Verbs

Correct the mistake.

Find and fix the mistake:

Credo che lui ha ragione.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Credo che lui abbia ragione.
Subjunctive needed.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Opinion (Pensare, Credere)

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.

Penso che lui ___ (essere) stanco.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sia
Subjunctive present.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Verbs of Opinion (Pensare, Credere)

Correct the error.

Find and fix the mistake:

Spero che tu sei felice.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Spero che tu sia felice.
Essere in subjunctive.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Subjunctive Present: Regular Verbs

Score: /10

Preguntas frecuentes (6)

It allows you to express nuance, doubt, and emotion, which are key to natural Italian.
In formal writing, yes. In casual speech, it's sometimes dropped, but it's better to learn it.
It signals that you are expressing a personal opinion, not a fact.
Only in very informal or regional dialects, but it is considered incorrect in standard Italian.
It allows you to express subjectivity, emotions, and doubts, which are essential for nuanced communication.
Yes, especially in standard and formal Italian. It is very common in daily life.
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