Practice Makes Perfect

Overview

Get up close and master Spanish subjunctive

As you study Spanish you may see the subjunctive as an obstacle to your full understanding of the language. Learning the subjunctive can be one of the most frustrating aspects of Spanish grammar, but it is also one of the most important for being understood and understanding what others say. By adding Spanish pronouns to your range of language skills, you will open up a whole new world of communication.

With plenty of opportunities for practice, practice, practice, Practice Makes Perfect: The Spanish Subjunctive Up Close helps you better understand the nuances of this often-confusing grammar element and develop your skills and confidence as a Spanish speaker with:

• Easy-to-absorb explanatory materials, examples, and exercises
• Authoritative guidance on how to form the four subjunctive tenses and when to use them
• A comprehensive answer key that not only gives you the correct solutions to the exercises but explains the why behind them

Table of contents

Getting to Know the Subjunctive
A look ath the Forest
The Formation of the Four Tenses of the Subjunctive
The Subjunctive in Subordinated Noun Clauses
The Subjunctive in Subordinated Adjective Clauses
The Subjunctive after Certain Adverbial Expressions
The Subjunctive in Hypotheical or Contrary-to-fact
Statments
Putting it All Together
Answer Key

Biographical note

Eric Vogt, Ph.D., teaches Spanish at Seattle Pacific University.