Subjuctive Uses and Triggers

Which phrase does not trigger the subjunctive form?

• a menos que

• es probablamente que

• es cierto que

• ojalá que

Which phrase does not trigger the subjunctive form?

• sugiero que

• creo que

• en caso de que

• prefiero que

Which statement does not need the subjunctive form?

• I didn't get a good grade on my test.

• If I were a billionaire, people would do my chores.

• My parents want me to get a job.

• It is probable that she gets a raise.

Which statement does not need the subjunctive form?

• She is happy that her son got into college.

• The teacher recomended that the parents put their child in an accelerated program.

• He doubts the team's ability to win the game.

• It is right that people should have the right to vote.

Which statement does not need the subjunctive form?

• I wish that the administration cancels school because of the snow.

• My friend won't go to the party unless I go with him.

• It is fantastic that the Kings are doing so well this season.

• We are angry because of the rain.

Give the reason why the phrase does need the subjunctive form or that it does not. "It is not doubtful that I pass my final."

• does not need the subjunctive form

• emotion

• impersonal expression

• doubt

Give the reason why the phrase does need the subjunctive form or that it does not. "If a judge gives you a jail sentence, you have to go."

• wish, want, will

• speculative

• impersonal expression

• doubt

Give the reason why the phrase does need the subjunctive form or that it does not. "I fear that the ghost will return."

• emotion

• doubt

• subjective

• hope

What does the acronym "UWEIRDOS" represent?

• uncertainty, want, emotion, impersonal expression, request, doubt, ojalá, subjective

• unknown, wish, exclamation, impersonal expression, request, denial, ojalá, subjective

• unknown, will, emotion, impersonal expression, recommendation, date, ojalá, speculative

• uncertainty, warning, emotion, impersonal expression, request, disbelief, ojalá, subjective

Give the reason why the phrase does need the subjunctive form at the underlined portion or that it does not. "Muchas personas _______ conseguir."

• want

• doubt

• emotion

• does not need the subjunctive form