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Subjunctive Part VII: Quiz #1

A. For each infinitive, write the correct present tense subjunctive conjugation.

1. It's beneficial that you-all buy a cat. (comprar)

Conviene que ustedes un gato.


2. It's good that she runs at least three times a week. (correr)

Es bueno que ella por lo menos tres veces a la semana.


3. It's doubtful that my niece doesn't want to comb her hair. (querer)

Es dudoso que mi sobrina no peinarse.


4. It's evident that they like each other. (gustar)

Es evidente que ellos se .


5. It's important that the students read their syllabi. (leer)

Es importante que los estudiantes sus sílabos.


6. It's improbable that they have an argument. (tener)

Es improbable que ellas una discusión.


7. It's incredible that Antonio doesn't live with his family. (vivir)

Es increíble que Antonio no con su familia.


8. It's bad that it rains. (llover)

Es malo que .


9. It's necessary that we all meet as soon as possible. (reunirse)

Es necesario que nos tan pronto como sea posible.


10. It's possible that we will buy a house soon. (comprar)

Es posible que una casa pronto.


11. It's preferible that they talk in private. (hablar)

Es preferible que en privado.


12. It's ridiculous that he doesn't kiss his wife in public. (besar)

Es ridículo que él no a su esposa en público.


13. It's terrible that the children don't love their parents. (amar)

Es terrible que los niños no a sus padres.


14. It could be that he likes eating too much. (gustar)

Puede ser que le comer demasiado.


15. It's important that parents talk to their children. (hablar)

Es importante que los padres con sus hijos.


16. It's improbable that your cousins come this weekend. (venir)

Es improbable que tus primos este fin de semana.


17. There's no doubt that she likes dancing. (gustar)

No hay duda que le bailar.


18. It's good that he eats lots of vegetables. (comer)

Es bueno que él muchos vegetales.


19. It's bad that he doesn't communicate with his family. (comunicarse)

Es malo que él no se con su familia.


20. It's not true that Gerardo is irresponsible. (ser)

No es cierto que Gerardo un irresponsable.



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

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