AP Spanish Estructuras y Sintaxis Avanzadas 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses the subjunctive in a relative clause?

Accepted Answer

Busco un empleado que hable cinco idiomas.

Answer

When the antecedent is unknown or hypothetical, the subjunctive (hable) is required in the relative clause.

Question 2

What is the function of 'se' in the sentence 'Se venden casas aquí'?

Accepted Answer

Passive 'se' making the subject the receiver of the action

Answer

When 'se venden' agrees with the noun 'casas' (plural), it is a passive 'se' construction.

Question 3

Select the correct use of the pluperfect subjunctive: 'Si ella _____ llegado antes, habría visto la función.'

Accepted Answer

hubiera

Answer

The pluperfect subjunctive (hubiera llegado) is required in the 'si' clause of a past counterfactual conditional.

Question 4

Which option demonstrates correct use of 'aunque' with the subjunctive?

Accepted Answer

Both B and C are correct depending on context.

Answer

'Aunque' with indicative states a fact (it is raining); with subjunctive it expresses a hypothetical (even if it were raining).

Question 5

In 'No creo que tengan razón', why is 'tengan' in the subjunctive?

Accepted Answer

Because 'no creer' expresses doubt or negation of belief.

Answer

Verbs of (dis)belief in the negative ('no creer') trigger the subjunctive in the subordinate clause.

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