Lesson Topics

Subjunctive Part VI: Quiz #1

A. Write the correct present tense subjunctive conjugation for the given infinitive, unless the indicative mood is required.

1. I doubt that you-all swim well. (nadar)

Yo dudo que ustedes bien.


2. It's doubtful that you speak Chinese. (hablar)

Es improbable que tú chino.


3. It's uncertain that they live in Spain. (vivir)

Es incierto que ellos en España.


4. It's true that the boy doesn't study well. (estudiar)

Es cierto que el niño no bien.


5. Pablo doesn't think that Anita is pretty. (ser)

Pablo no cree que Anita guapa.


6. It's not certain that we are married. (estar)

No es cierto que nosotros casados.


7. The parents aren't convinced that he is the ideal husband for their daughter. (ser)

Los padres no están convencidos de que él el esposo ideal para su hija.


8. It doesn't seem like it is going to rain. (ir)

No parece que a llover.


9. The taxi driver doesn't suppose that there is enough work for him. (haber)

El taxista no supone que suficiente trabajo para él.


10. It's true that I am from Spain. (ser)

Es verdad que yo de España.


11. She denies that her brother is a troubled boy. (ser)

Ella niega que su hermano un chico conflictivo.


12. It's not true that he manages the company. (dirigir)

No es verdad que él la empresa.


13. It's not certain that he has a girlfriend. (tener)

No es cierto que él novia.


14. I fear that Luis won't pass the test. (pasar)

Temo que Luis no el examen.


15. I think that Juan loves María. (amar)

Creo que Juan a María.


16. It's improbable that we'll get lost. (perderse)

Es improbable que nosotros nos .


17. I don't think that he is a bad boy. (ser)

No creo que él un mal chico.


18. The doctor doesn't think he is going to recover. (ir)

El médico no piensa que él a recuperarse.


19. Carmen and I don't doubt that the cats are sad.(estar)

Carmen y yo no dudamos que los gatos tristes.


20. It's not true that Álvaro works. (trabajar)

No es cierto que Álvaro .



B. Suggested writing exercise: Write ten sentences. In each one use one of the subordinate clauses found in this lesson.

Items of Interest