sub
junc
tive
Plural
subjunctives
1
(of verbs) a form or mood that represents possibility, doubt, or wishes
- Understanding the subjunctive is crucial for forming complex sentences in French.
- In English, the subjunctive appears in phrases like "If I were you."
- The subjunctive can change the tone of a sentence, making it more formal or polite.
- Students practiced using the subjunctive to express wishes and hypothetical situations.
- The subjunctive is often used in Spanish after expressions of doubt, like "Dudo que él venga."
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