Subjunctive vs. Indicative

Ella espera que le (yo - comprar) ese coche.

• compra

• compre

Answer explanation

“Espera” expresses a desire whose outcome is unknown, so it uses the subjunctive. The present subjunctive" yo" form of "comprar" is "compre."

Creo que mis padres (ir) a venir.

• vayan

• van

Answer explanation

"Creo que" is used to express a belief in the truth of the statement that follows; therefore, "ir" appears in the indicative.

Es cierto que (él - ir) a casa.

• vaya

• va

Answer explanation

This statement expresses a fact so it uses the indicative. The 3rd person singular present indicative form of "ir" is "va."

Él siempre me (comprar) flores.

• compre

• compra

Answer explanation

When a subject always performs an action, there is no doubt or uncertainty, so you will use the indicative. The present indicative "él" form of "comprar" is "compra."

¡Mi equipo favorito (ganar)!

• gane

• gana

Answer explanation

This sentence states a fact; therefore the indicative 3rd person singular form of "ganar" should be used

Dudo que María (estar) lista.

• está

• esté

• esta

• este

Answer explanation

"Dudo que" triggers the subjunctive

Mis padres me dicen que (yo - ser) hermosa.

• sea

• soy

Answer explanation

Here "ser hermoso" is presented as an objective fact from the perspective of the speaker's parents; therefore, it is declarative in nature and requires the indicative.

Dudo que yo (comerse) el pollo.

• me coma

• me come

Answer explanation

Dudo que triggers the subjunctivs (DOUBT)

Mis padres me dicen que (yo - ir) a la escuela.

• vaya

• voy

Answer explanation

The "decir," in this case is used to give a directive or an order. The directive, "ir a la escuela" is not perceived as an objective statement of fact but as something that may or may not happen, so it requires the subjunctive.

Sugiero que (tú - pensar) en eso.

• pienses

• piensas

Answer explanation

"Sugiero" is used to give a directive or advice. The bit of advice, "pienses en eso" is not perceived as an objective statement of fact but as something that may or may not happen, so it requires the subjunctive.