Just as the subjunctive is required with expressions

Just as the subjunctive is required with expressions of emotion, influence, and will, it is also used with expressions of doubt, disbelief, and denial. u Copyright © 2012 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 13. 2 -1

u The subjunctive is always used in a subordinate clause when there is a change of subject and the expression in the main clause implies negation or uncertainty. Copyright © 2012 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 13. 2 -2

u Here is a list of some common expressions of doubt, disbelief, or denial.

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u The indicative is used in a subordinate clause when there is no doubt or uncertainty in the main clause. Here is a list of some expressions of certainty. Copyright © 2012 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 13. 2 -5

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u In affirmative sentences, the verb creer expresses belief or certainty, so it is followed by the indicative. In negative sentences, however, when doubt is implied, creer is followed by the subjunctive. Copyright © 2012 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 13. 2 -7

u The expressions quizás and tal vez are usually followed by the subjunctive because

Completa estas oraciones con la forma correcta del verbo. trabajen (trabajar). 1. Dudo que ellos _____ 2. Es cierto que él _____ (comer) mucho. 3. Es imposible que ellos _____ (salir). 4. Es probable que ustedes _____ (ganar). 5. No creo que ella _____ (volver). 6. Es posible que nosotros _____ (ir). 7. Dudamos que tú _____ (reciclar). Copyright © 2012 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 13. 2 -9

Completa estas oraciones con la forma correcta del verbo. (cont. ) 8. Creo que ellos _____ (jugar) al fútbol. 9. No niego que ustedes _____ (estudiar). 10. Es posible que ella no _____ (venir) a casa. 11. Es probable que Lucio y Carmen _____ (dormir). 12. Es posible que mi prima Marta _____ (llamar). 13. Tal vez Juan no nos _____ (oír). 14. No es cierto que Paco y Daniel nos _____ (ayudar). Copyright © 2012 Vista Higher Learning. All rights reserved. 13. 2 -10