Le Subjonctif

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1. First let's make sure we've got all of our terms straight. Which of the following English statements uses the subjunctive? I would like to watch. I wish I was an astronaut. I insist that you be ready at eight. I want you to wash the dishes.

2. Which of the following French phrases is ALWAYS followed by the subjunctive? Parce que ... Je dois ... Je souhaite que ... J'ai moins que ...

3. To find the subjunctive stem of most French verbs, you take the stem of which present-tense conjugation? first-person singular second-person plural infinitive third-person plural

4. As always, a few verbs are irregular. What's the subjunctive stem of 'savoir'? saur- sach- savr- sav-

5. What is the subjunctive stem of 'etre'? ser- or serr- soi- or soy- et- or ed- s- or c-

6. J'exige que vous (etre) ponctuel. Should the verb 'etre' be in the subjunctive or indicative mood? Answer: (Subjunctive or Indicative)

7. Je n'espère pas que vous (avoir) des problèmes. Subjunctive or indicative? Answer: (Subjunctive or Indicative)

8. Il est triste que sa tante (etre) morte. Subjunctive or indicative? Answer: (Subjunctive or Indicative)

9. Suppose that you want to place a verb in the subjunctive mood -- but the verb refers to something that will occur in the future. What must you use? subjunctive mood, present tense indicative mood, future tense subjunctive mood, future tense transitional mood, future tense

10. Verbs following the phrase 'il faut' are ALWAYS in the subjunctive mood. Answer: (True or False)