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True or false:

As with other uses of the subjunctive, pronouns are always attached to the conjugated verb, regardless of whether the indirect command is affirmative or negative.

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The statement provided is false; pronouns are attached to the end of affirmative commands in the imperative form, but precede the verb in negative commands in Spanish. The subjunctive mood is used for non-indicative expressions like wishes or doubtful conditions. Pronoun case impacts their placement and form in a sentence.

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The statement "As with other uses of the subjunctive, pronouns are always attached to the conjugated verb, regardless of whether the indirect command is affirmative or negative." is false. In Spanish, when giving commands using the subjunctive mood, specifically with affirmative commands, the object pronouns are indeed attached to the end of the verb.

However, with negative commands, the pronouns precede the verb. An example of an affirmative command is 'Dímelo' (Tell it to me) where the pronouns 'me' and 'lo' are attached to the end of the verb 'decir' in its imperative form 'di'. Conversely, an example of a negative command is 'No me lo digas' (Don't tell it to me), where the pronouns 'me' and 'lo' are placed before the verb.

The subjunctive mood is used to express a variety of non-indicative modes such as wishes, suggestions, and conditions that are doubtful or not factual.

Examples of subjunctive mood usage include 'Es importante que estudie para el examen' or 'Ojalá que llueva mañana.' Here, 'estudie' and 'llueva' are both in the subjunctive mood.

When considering the use of pronouns and their placement in a sentence, it's essential to understand what role they are performing. Pronoun case helps to identify whether a pronoun is subject, object, or possessive, and this affects its position and form in a sentence.

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