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=====Present subjunctive===== The present subjunctive is similar to, but still mostly distinguishable from, the present indicative. Subject pronouns are often used with the present subjunctive where they are normally omitted in the indicative, since in the first, second and third person singular forms they are the same, so the person is not implicitly implied from the verb. Irregular verbs tend to follow the first person singular form, such as the present subjunctive forms of {{lang|it|andare}}, which goes to {{lang|it|vada}} etc. (first person singular form is {{lang|it|vado}}). The present subjunctive is used in a range of situations in clauses taking the subjunctive. * English: "It is possible that they have to leave." * Italian: "{{lang|it|Γ possibile che debbano partire.}}" * English: "My parents want me to play the piano." * Italian: "{{lang|it|I miei genitori vogliono che io suoni il pianoforte.}}" The present subjunctive is used mostly in subordinate clauses, as in the examples above. However, exceptions include imperatives using the subjunctive (using the third person), and general statements of desire. * English: "Be careful!" * Italian: "{{lang|it|Stia attento!}}" * English: "Long live the republic!" * Italian: "{{lang|it|Viva la repubblica!}}"
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