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subjuntivo

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  • 07-01-2010 1:29am
    #1
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭


    Hi just a quick question.
    The subjuntive always causes me hassle i am just wondering could someone please confirm if this sentence is correct please.

    Es verdad que las conversaciones entre alumnos sean importantes

    I have learned 'es X que' + sub

    although a native speaker told me she would use "es"

    thanks


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    lucianot
    Registered Users Posts: 375 ✭✭lucianot


    What is the original English phrase?


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    daisk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭daisk


    Es verdad que las conversaciones entre alumnos SON importantes
    NO es verdad que las conversaciones entre alumnos SEAN importantes
    Es verdad que las conversaciones entre alumnos no SON importantes


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    juanjo
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭juanjo


    spot on daisk.
    I don't know the rule (or exception) in this case, but as a native I can confirm that daisk is right.
    in fact now that i think of it you use the indicative for "es verdad que". maybe an exception?


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