PERSPECTIVAS - PROGRAM SAMPLER

TALLER DE CONSULTA This additional grammar topic is covered in the Manual de gramática, Lección 4: 4.4 To become: hacerse, ponerse, and volverse, p. 418. TALLER DE CONSULTA See 10.2, pp. 374–375 , for a list of additional negative words. ¡ATENCIÓN! An adjective clause ( oración subordinada adjetiva ) is a subordinate clause that describes a noun or pronoun, called the antecedent, in the main clause. The subjunctive in adjective clauses When an adjective clause describes an antecedent that is known to exist, use the indicative. When the antecedent is unknown or uncertain, use the subjunctive. MAIN CLAUSE: ANTECEDENT UNCERTAIN CONNECTOR SUBORDINATE CLAUSE: SUBJUNCTIVE Busco una amistad que dure toda la vida. Antecedent certain ➔ Indicative Necesito el libro que tiene información sobre los nuevos modelos de familia. I need the book that has information about the new family models. Buscamos los documentos que describen el patrimonio de nuestros antepasados. We’re looking for the documents that describe our ancestors’ heritage. Tiene un esposo que la trata con respeto y comprensión. She has a husband who treats her with respect and understanding. Antecedent uncertain ➔ Subjunctive Necesito un libro que tenga información sobre los nuevos modelos de familia. I need a book that has information about the new family models. Buscamos documentos que describan el patrimonio de nuestros antepasados. We’re looking for (any) documents that (may) describe our ancestors’ heritage. Quiere un esposo que la trate con respeto y comprensión. She wants a husband who will treat her with respect and understanding. When the antecedent of an adjective clause contains a negative word (e.g., nadie, ninguno/a ), the subjunctive is used. Antecedent certain ➔ Indicative Elena tiene tres familiares que viven en Buenos Aires. Elena has three relatives who live in Buenos Aires. De los cinco nietos, hay dos que se parecen a la abuela. Of the five grandchildren, there are two who resemble their grandmother. Tengo un amigo que usa las redes sociales para encontrar pareja. I have a friend who uses social networks to find a partner. Antecedent uncertain ➔ Subjunctive Elena no tiene ningún familiar que viva en La Plata. Elena doesn’t have any relatives who live in La Plata. De todos mis nietos, no hay ninguno que se parezca a mí. Of all my grandchildren, there’s not one who looks like me. No conozco a nadie que use las redes sociales para encontrar pareja. I don’t know anyone who uses social networks to find a partner. 4.1 138 ESTRUCTURAS Presentation 42