This document discusses impersonal expressions that require the subjunctive mood in Spanish. It provides examples of impersonal expressions followed by "que" and a subjunctive verb to suggest or express an opinion. There are two exceptions: omitting "que" and using the infinitive if there is only one subject, and using the indicative mood to express certainty.

1. The Subjunctive Mood
Impersonal Expressions

2. Impersonal Expressions
 To state an opinion or to suggest that
something should be done (an indirect
command), you can use an impersonal
expression.
 Impersonal expressions do not have a
specific person or thing as the subject.

3. Impersonal Expressions
 Impersonal expression require the subjunctive
in the subordinate clause (2nd part of the
sentence) if they indicate doubt, emotion,
influence, or attitude on the part of the
speaker.
Impersonal expression + que + subjunctive
(main clause) (subordinate clause)

4. Ejemplos
 Es necesario que nosotros estemos
juntos. (estar)
 Es bueno que Uds. hagan la tarea.
(hacer)
 Es importante que tú estudies español.
(estudiar)

5. Two exceptions
• If there is only one subject, “que” is
omitted and the infinitive is used.
 Es importante estudiar español.
 Es posible recibir una “A” en Español 4.

6. Two exceptions
1. When certainty is expressed, the
indicative is used.
 Es verdad que tú estudias español.
(estudiar)
 Es evidente que ella está enferma.
(estar)