Subjunctive vs. Indicative in Spanish: Key Concepts and Practice

What does the 'W' in WIERDO stand for?

• Wonder

• Wishes

• Will

• Want

What does the 'D' in WIERDO stand for?

• Doubt

• Demand

• Deny

• Desire

What is the acronym WIERDO used for?

• To remember the conjugation of regular verbs

• To remember the irregular verbs

• To remember when to use the subjunctive mood

• To remember the prepositions in Spanish

Which of the following is NOT a use case for the subjunctive mood according to WIERDO?

• Certainty

• Emotion

• Doubt

• Wishes

What does 'ojalá' imply in terms of mood usage?

• Indicative

• Subjunctive

• Imperative

• None of the above

Which mood is used for expressions of doubt?

• Infinitive

• Indicative

• Subjunctive

• Imperative

Which of the following expressions requires the subjunctive mood?

• Es probable que

• Estoy seguro que

• No dudo que

• Es cierto que

Which mood is used for expressions of certainty?

• Subjunctive

• Indicative

• Imperative

• Infinitive

Which expression indicates certainty and thus requires the indicative mood?

• Quizás

• Ojalá

• Es cierto que

• Es dudoso que

How is the subjunctive mood formed in Spanish?

• By adding 'no' before the verb

• By using the indicative form

• By changing the verb ending

• By using the infinitive form