Present or imperfect subjunctive in this translation exercise?

1. How do you know when to use present or imperfect subjunctive?
2. What is the imperfect subjunctive translation?
3. What is an example of imperfect subjunctive?

How do you know when to use present or imperfect subjunctive?

Present subjunctive is translated to English in normal present tense, imperfect subjunctive is translated to English in past tense. With present subjunctive we talk about things that might still happen, but imperfect subjunctive expresses things that are not possible anymore.

What is the imperfect subjunctive translation?

The Imperfect Subjunctive is not a tense it's a mood to express the same subjunctivity as the present subjunctive but in the past. It follows the same rules but refers to previous experience or unlikely events and possibilities. The Imperfect Subjunctive is more common than you might think at the beginning.

What is an example of imperfect subjunctive?

The imperfect tense of the subjunctive mood is used to express the same subjectivity as the present subjunctive, but in the past. It was interesting that Jorge would read to me the news. It is interesting that Jorge reads to me the news. I hope that it would snow tomorrow.