Subjuntivo - Indicativo Presente
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I want you-all to buy a house. (comprar) Yo quiero que ustedes ________________ una casa.
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The teacher insists that the students practice every day. (practicar) El maestro insiste en que los alumnos ________________ cada día.
Explanation
The correct answer is "practiquen" because the verb "practicar" is in the infinitive form, and when used in the context of the teacher insisting, it requires the subjunctive form "practiquen." The subjunctive is used to express actions that are uncertain or subjective, such as the teacher's insistence. Therefore, the correct conjugation for the students is "practiquen."Rate this question:
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The young ladies prefer that the boys have new cars. (tener) Las señoritas prefieren que los chicos ________________ autos nuevos.
Explanation
The correct answer is "tengan" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "tener" in the present subjunctive form. In this sentence, the young ladies prefer that the boys have new cars, so we use the subjunctive form to express a desire or preference.Rate this question:
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I think that the boys steal. (robar) Creo que los chicos ________________ .
Explanation
The correct answer is "roban" because "roban" is the conjugated form of the verb "robar" in the third person plural (ellos/los chicos). This sentence is expressing the belief or opinion that the boys steal.Rate this question:
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It is advisable that you sleep eight hours every night. (dormir) Es aconsejable que usted ________________ ocho horas cada noche.
Explanation
The correct answer is "duerma" because it is the correct form of the verb "dormir" in the subjunctive mood. The sentence is expressing a recommendation or advice, which requires the use of the subjunctive.Rate this question:
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He wants me to write a letter. (escribir) Él quiere que yo ________________ una carta.
Explanation
The correct answer is "escriba" because the verb "escribir" needs to be conjugated in the subjunctive form to match the subjunctive mood of the main verb "quiere". In this case, the subject "yo" is implied and the correct conjugation in the subjunctive form is "escriba".Rate this question:
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The man is certain that the woman cooks every day. (cocinar) El hombre está seguro que la mujer ________________ cada día.
Explanation
The correct answer is "cocina" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "cocinar" in the third person singular form. The sentence states that the man is certain that the woman cooks every day, so we use the present tense form "cocina" to match the subject "la mujer" (the woman).Rate this question:
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The dogs prefer that their humans serve large bones. (servir) (e:i) Los perros prefieren que sus seres humanos ________________ huesos grandes.
Explanation
In this sentence, the subject "dogs" is expressing a preference for their humans to serve large bones. The verb "servir" means "to serve" and is conjugated to match the subject "sus seres humanos" (their humans). The correct conjugation of "servir" for the subject "sus seres humanos" is "sirvan." Therefore, the correct answer is "sirvan."Rate this question:
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The man begged that the woman not sing. (cantar) El hombre ruega que la mujer no ________________ .
Explanation
The correct answer is "cante" because it is the correct conjugation of the verb "cantar" in the present subjunctive form. In this sentence, the man is begging or pleading that the woman does not sing. The verb "cantar" is used in the third person singular form to match the subject "la mujer" (the woman).Rate this question:
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It is advisable that you exercise every day. (hacer) Es aconsejable que usted ________________ ejercicios cada día.
Explanation
The correct answer is "haga" because it is the present subjunctive form of the verb "hacer" (to do/make). In this sentence, we have a recommendation or advice, which requires the use of the subjunctive mood. Additionally, the subject "usted" (you) is singular and formal, so we use the corresponding form of the verb.Rate this question:
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