SPN 202: The present perfect subjunctive Ejercicios

Spanish Language Grammar: The present perfect subjunctive (PPS)

The present perfect subjunctive mood is in the time of the present perfect (Maria has eaten), but also is in a sentence that requires the use of the subjunctive (I hope that Maria has eaten). Keeping in mind that the general time of the present perfect, i.e. completed action, often in the recent past, as well as the situations in which one uses the subjunctive, you will notice when to use the PPS.
Sabemos que Maria ha hecho su trabajo. We know that Maria has done her work (present perfect indicative)
Dudamos que Maria haya hecho su trabajo. We doubt that Maria has done her work. (present perfect subjunctive).
Formation of the Present Perfect Subjunctive
haya + past participle hayamos + past participle
hayas+ past participle hayáis + past participle
haya+ past participle hayan + past participle

Uses of the PPS
A. Main in clause in present in the present (or present perfect): requires the use of the subjunctive and refers to an action that may have taken place, that subordinate clause will be in the PPS. Ejemplos:
Es posible que el professor no haya abierto su email. It’s possible that the professor has not opened his emai.
Espero que hayas llamado a tu mamá. I hope that you have called your mother.
Es improbable que nos hayamos conocido antes. It’s unlikely that we’ve met before.

Ejercicio 1. Translate these sentences into Spanish.
1. We can’t go until everyone has finished. 2. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen Macchu Picchu. 3. I’m looking for a student who has been to a Spanish-speaking country. 4. Do you know anyone who has read all of Shakespeare’s plays? 5. I don’t believe he has thought too much about it.

B. Main clause in the future: subordinate in the present perfect subjunctive: When the main clause in the future refers to an action iun the subordinate clause that may have or will have taken place (uncompleted action), that subordinate clause wil be in the PPS. Ejemplos:
Hablaremos después que haya ido a mi reunión. We will talk when I have gone to my meeting.
¿Se quedará hasta que ellos hayan regresado? Will you stay until they have returned?

Ejercicio 2. Translate these sentences into Spanish.
1.What will you do after you have conquered all your fears? 2. The party will begin when his parents have arrived. 3. He will not to bed until he has brushed his teeth. 4. She will not tell you anything until you have asked for an explanation. 5. As soon as I have called my mother, I will call you back.