Transcript The Present Subjunctive with Expressions of Doubt

The Present Subjunctive
with Expressions of Doubt
P. 487
Realidades 2
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
You have used the subjunctive to
say that one person tries to persuade
another to do something.
It is also used after verbs and
expressions that include doubt or
uncertainty.
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
Dudamos que puedan resolver
todos los problemas.
We doubt that they can solve all the
problems.
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
No es cierto que protejan las
selvas tropicales.
It is not certain that they will
protect rain forests.
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
Other expressions that indicate doubt or
uncertainty are:
No creer que
to not believe
No estar seguro, -a de que
to be unsure
Es imposible que
it’s impossible
Es posible que
it’s
possible
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
When the verb or expression
indicates certainty, use the
indicative, not the subjunctive.
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
Estoy seguro de que destruyen los
bosques.
I’m sure that they are destroying
the forests.
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
Creemos que es importante
proteger la naturaleza.
We believe that it is important to
protect nature.
Present Subjunctive - Doubt
The subjunctive form of hay is
haya, form of haber.
Es posible que haya suficiente
electricidad.
It is possible that there is enough
electricity.