100 Sentences: Indicative vs Subjunctive
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Put the verbs in parentheses in the appropriate mood and tense, without using verbal periphrasis.
In some gaps, there may be more than one option; just writing one is enough.
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow, because I really want to go to the
beach.
Maybe I will buy a bicycle, I am tired of the car.
3 - Maybe I will adopt a kitten tomorrow so that he/she
to keep Loli company.
4 - Don't wait for me. I will probably arrive later than twelve.
I wanted to ask you to go out with me, but how could it be that you
_______________________ (to say) no, in the end I didn't do it.
6 - I may arrive late, so don't wait for me awake.
I would prefer that you no longer return; she is a traitor.
8 - I recommend that you eat more fruit and vegetables, they are very good.
9 - May you sleep well, my love!
10 - You haven't studied anything, I doubt you will pass.
11 - We will be able to fight against climate change, as long as _______________________
(invest) in renewable energy and _______________________(make) responsible use of the
planet resources.
12 - To _______________________ (enter) the pool, it is necessary ____________________
to shower
Unless you leave home late, it is very rare for them not to
__________________ (to be) already here.
14 - I regret that I cannot come today to the party I am organizing tonight,
You are going to have a great time.
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15 - I ask you to be kind to others.
I gave you my email so that you could write to me.
It seems that you are sleepy, you are yawning all the time.
18 - I'll let you eat the last piece of cake, if you ...
let rest all night.
As long as you keep quiet, he/she says yes to everything.
I have been saving to give her something very special.
21 - Whenever I have the chance, I will go to visit you, I promise.
22 - Wouldn't you like to find someone who gives you a little bit of affection?
I was going to buy him an ice cream so he would stop bothering me.
Before you say anything, you have to think about it twice so you don't
make a fool of oneself.
25 - I was looking for something that would serve to cover this hole in the
pared.
26 - Although he/she told him/her that it was a secret, everyone ended up knowing it.
27 - No matter how intelligent he/she is, it will be hard for him/her to pass the course if he/she does not study.
(to) class.
28 - As soon as _______________________ (he/she meets) someone, he/she tells them the story of his/her
life with all luxury of details.
I will stay here until all the guests leave.
I can finally speak calmly.
30 - I don't know who has finished, but those who have finished, please hand it to me.
yes, even if you are not all.
31 - Today I have to clean, but as soon as I have everything ready, I'll call you and
we agree.
32 - When he/she _______________________ (said) his/her name, he/she turned red as a tomato.
33 - In this contest only those who do not have a driver's license will be able to participate.
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to drive.
34 - I don't like this color. If you paint your room light green, you...
you would feel more relaxed and comfortable there.
35 - While you are in my house, I want you to
to obey
36 - I needed a couple of eggs to prepare the omelet.
Those who read the novel carefully will remember the episode of the
wedding.
Until he didn't return home, I couldn't get a wink of sleep.
39 - No matter how many friends you claim to have, you are always alone.
40 - It's obvious that he/she has no idea of what I'm telling him/her.
41 - After what has happened to him, don't you think it's normal that he is...
worried about her son?
42 - It's a shame we didn't get to know each other in better times.
43 - I don't know why the hell _______________________(you buy) so much fresh cheese, if afterwards
he/she gets sick.
44 - It smells like tobacco here. Do you remember that I forbade you last week?
_______________________ (smoke) in front of the girl?
45 - It's an indiscretion that you are telling everything about our
relationship.
46 - You will be where you are, I will think about
you.
I'm sorry, I'm going home, I don't know what to do here.
48 - Well, you are handsome. But just because being handsome doesn't mean that
to know how to flirt.
49 - I didn't think that I would be capable of doing it alone, but in the end, he has.
achieved.
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50 - I am going to enjoy the vacation, unless I still have ____________.
pending work.
51 - I am surprised that until now nobody has pronounced a single one.
word.
52 - She is the favorite. Unless an unfortunate event occurs, she will win this.
competition.
53 - As obvious as it may seem to you, there are people who do not understand it.
He believes that it is possible to rely only on renewable energy.
55 - Years ago, the easiest thing was for you to be stopped for a nonsense.
56 - Like you said, but I believe that organic vegetables are more
sanas.
57 - That I _______________________(know), buying local products supports the
local economy.
58 - As you _______________________(want), madam, we will cancel the reservation right now.
59 - If you say what you are going to say, I will help.
to my best friend.
I want that apple that is on the table.
I wanted a book that was in Spanish.
62 - There is no one who can _______________________ (eat) this.
63 - What you said was not understandable.
64 - As for you (want), it seems good to me.
65 - The other day, while walking along the beach, I thought of you.
66 - For the interview, I'm looking for someone who does not _______________________ (live) in Spain in the
last two years.
If Feliciano had not been born on a Tuesday the thirteenth, he would have more luck in the
life.
68 - As long as you are by my side, I will not be afraid.
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69 - No matter how much you _______________________ (love) me, I love you more.
70 - I want it to be cold at this time of year!
71 - But isn't it clear that they are Spanish? Their accent gives them away!
72 - Unless it rains, we will go to the amusement park on Sunday.
73 - It is impossible that none of the neighbors saw smoke or fire before.
from the arrival of the firefighters.
74 - It is very important that we recycle the trash, the future of the planet
it depends on you.
75 - There is something in this story that you might not realize.
76 - If Cándido had not fallen from the tree, he would not be in the hospital now.
a broken leg.
77 - Although they promise me the gold and the Moor, I would never get involved in
something so murky.
78 - If you had explained it well, I wouldn't have failed the exam.
79 - I always carry an umbrella in my bag in case it rains.
I like to listen to music when I go biking.
81 - When you make the food, let me know and I'll prepare the dessert.
82 - Whenever she went out with that boy, her parents got upset.
83 - Since no one pays me attention, it will be better that I
to silence
84 - For now I have one thing clear: I want someone who talks.
good in Spanish.
85 - When are you going to ask Lucía out? Come on, you need to do it. It's
sipped for you.
86 - As long as you do not ask me for money, you can go wherever you want.
to give the desire.
87 - There is no sign that they entered by force, is it possible that
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_______________________(enter) with the key?
88 - While she is reading, do not play your music.
If you had told me before, I would have postponed the wedding.
90 - Let's get organized! Let's see, while I vacuum, you...
clean the windows.
91 - Look at it, it seems to be destroyed. It is possible that it is like this.
because his girlfriend left him.
92 - Not a day goes by that I don't remember him.
93 - How lucky Tatiana is! No matter how much she eats, she never gains weight.
94 - Although it may be a lie, I prefer to believe him.
95 - It happened after you went.
Once Luis and I have reached some conclusion, we will let you know.
we will communicate.
97 - Although it might be boring, I prefer to go and see it with my
own eyes.
98 - As soon as I have news from him, I will contact his mother.
99 - As soon as the sun came out, the boy woke up and did not let us sleep.
one more minute.
100 - It doesn't matter that I'm not right. I will do it according to what he says.
now.
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Common questions
Powered by AIThe indicative mood expresses statements of fact or reality. Examples include "It seems that you are sleepy" and "It's obvious that he/she has no idea of what I'm telling him/her," both of which describe observations or facts perceived by the speaker without any subjunctive uncertainty or subjectivity .
The widespread use of the subjunctive mood in Spanish reflects a cultural sensitivity to uncertainty, politeness, and aspiration. It allows speakers to express desires, doubts, and hypothetical situations respectfully, indicating that the reality of events is not always within the speaker's control, thus mirroring a collective acknowledgment of life's unpredictability and aspirations .
The subjunctive is often used in conditional statements to express limitations or dependencies on certain events, typically marked by words like "unless" or "as long as." Examples include "As long as you keep quiet, he/she says yes to everything" and "Unless an unfortunate event occurs, she will win this competition," emphasizing that outcomes are contingent on hypothetical situations .
The subjunctive mood enhances storytelling by introducing layers of subjectivity, imagination, and potentiality in descriptions and narratives. In storytelling, phrases like "Although it may be boring, I prefer to go and see it with my own eyes" enable a narrative that expresses personal preference tinged with perceived unpredictability, making the narrative more engaging and nuanced .
The subjunctive mood is used when referring to people or objects that are uncertain in existence. For example, the sentence "I was looking for something that would serve to cover this hole" implies the speaker is unsure if such an object actually exists, thereby using the subjunctive to capture this uncertainty, as opposed to using the indicative, which implies certainty .
The subjunctive mood is crucial for expressing emotions and doubts because it reflects the speaker's subjective interpretation or feelings about a situation. For example, "I doubt that you will pass" and "I regret that I cannot come today" use the subjunctive to indicate uncertainty and personal feelings, distinguishing these statements from factual assertions .
The subjunctive is used to express future actions that depend on present decisions or hypothetical events. For instance, in "I will stay here until all the guests leave," the action is contingent on the yet-unrealized event of the guests leaving, using the subjunctive to capture the dependence on a condition that is not yet fulfilled .
The subjunctive mood is important in recommendations and advice as it conveys a level of uncertainty or subjectivity. For instance, phrases like "I recommend that you eat more fruit and vegetables" or "I ask you to be kind to others" use the subjunctive to suggest actions or behaviors desired by the speaker, acknowledging that these are not guaranteed to be followed .
The indicative mood is used for expressing actions or situations that are considered factual or certain, while the subjunctive is used for hypothetical or desired actions. For example, in expressing future actions, indicative statements like "I will buy a bicycle" show a definite intent or plan, while subjunctive statements such as "I may adopt a kitten tomorrow" indicate a possibility or wish that is not certain .
Spanish differentiates between certainty and expectation using the indicative for assertive conditions and the subjunctive for expected or hoped-for ones. In "We will be able to fight against climate change, as long as we invest in renewable energy," the subjunctive mood is used to express a hopeful or expected condition, reflecting an outcome that depends on fulfilling that optimistic condition .