WEIRDO Expressions that Trigger the Use of the Subjunctive

The following WEIRDO Expressions are found in the first verb clause of a two-clause sentence. These expressions contain indicative ("normal") present tense forms and trigger the use of the subjunctive ("funky" forms) in the second verb clause. Select your favorite response to continue. :)

• Okay, Miss L!

• Got it, chief!

• Roger that.

• King is the most handsome cat ever.

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"I hope that"

• Espero que

• Quiero que

• Pido que

• Sugiero que

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"I fear that"

• Recomiendo que

• Lamento que

• Temo que

• Dudo que

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"I recommend that"

• Insisto en que

• Pido que

• Temo que

• Recomiendo que

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"My parents suggest that..."

• Mis padres quieren que

• Mis padres sugieren que

• Mis padres piden que

• Mis padres prefieren que

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"The doctor advises me that..."

• El doctor me aconseja que...

• Yo le aconsejo que...

• El doctor me dice que..."

• Yo le digo que...

"Ojalá" is an expression in Spanish that means...

• It's a shame

• He or she doubts

• Let's hope

• I advise

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"It's better/best that..."

• Es probable que

• Es dudoso que

• Es mejor que

• Es necesario que

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"It's a shame/pity that..."

• Es aconsejable que

• Es una lástima que

• Es una buena idea que

• Es prohibido que

Select the most appropriate Spanish expression for:

"It's advisable that..."

• Es aconsejable que

• Es necesario que

• Es triste que

• Es dudoso que