El indicativo en frases compuestas The indicative in compound sentences
Indicative in compound sentences Compound sentences have two parts or clauses: a main clause and a subordinate clause. A subordinate clause often begins with que. main clause subordinate clause Me parece que el periódico de nuestra ciudad es malo.
Indicative in compound sentences If the main clause indicates doubt, denial, disbelief, or uncertainty, desire, need, or emotion, the verb in the subordinate clause is in the subjunctive mood. main clause subordinate clause Ignacio no cree que ese locutor sea fiable.
Indicative in compound sentences If the main clause indicates certainty or truth in the speaker’s mind, the verb in the subordinate clause is in the indicative mood. main clause subordinate clause Cristina dice que Nora tiene la sección de moda.
Indicative in compound sentences Verbs typically followed by the indicative in the subordinate clause are: decir, informar, anunciar, afirmar, contar, enterarse. La reportera informó que el comité iba a reunirse hoy. Todos afirman que el periodista sabe mucho.
Indicative in compound sentences Verbs like decir and pedir are followed by the subjunctive in the subordinate clause when they mean to order or to ask (someone to do something). Mis padres me dicen que escuche el reportaje.