Inside This Unit: The Full Breakdown
Theme 4 (Science & Technology) adds the congiuntivo, opinion expressions, and connectors.
Why it matters
The subjunctive and connectors are essential for the persuasive essay.
Key concepts
- Congiuntivo after penso che, bisogna che, benché.
- Opinion: secondo me, a mio avviso.
- Connectors: quindi, tuttavia, perciò.
Subjunctive and Argument
Trigger the congiuntivo after opinion/necessity/concession, introduce opinions, and link ideas with connectors for the persuasive essay. The pronouns ci and ne add fluency.
AP exam tip
Deploy the subjunctive deliberately after penso che / bisogna che / benché.
Connections to other units
- Theme 3: Opinion structures extend here.
- Theme 6: Argumentation peaks in global challenges.
