Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions n You know that the subjunctive mood is used to say that one person influences the actions of another.

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2 Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions

3 n You know that the subjunctive mood is used to say that one person influences the actions of another. n Sugiero que estudies este capítulo

4 Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions n Sometimes you use an impersonal expression to express how you influence another person’s actions. n Here are some impersonal expressions that are often followed by que + subjunctive:

5 Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions n Es importante- it’s important n Es necesario- it’s necessary n Es mejor- it’s better n Es bueno- it’s good

6 Formation of the sentence 123 Impersonal expression queSubject #2 + verb in the subjunctive

7 Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions n Es necesario que Uds. tengan buenos modales. n It’s necessary that you have good manners. n Es importante que nosotros seamos buenos turistas

8 Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions n Es mejor que consigamos una habitación doble. n Es bueno que lleves ropa cómoda para caminar en tu viaje.

9 Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions n Note that in the examples above, a specific person is mentioned in the second half of the sentence. n If no person is specified, the infinitive is used without que

10 Present Subjunctive with Impersonal Expressions n Para ser un buen turista, es importante ser muy cortés. n To be a good tourist, it’s important to be very polite. n Es importante que seas un turista cortés. n It’s important that you be a polite tourist.

11 Práctica It’s important that you give the waiter a tip. It’s necessary that you all are punctual It’s better that you put on a coat