1 Just as the subjunctive is required with expressions of emotion, influence, and will, it is also used with expressions of doubt, disbelief, and denial. ©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.

2 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. ©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.

3 Here is a list of some common expressions of doubt, disbelief, or denial.©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.

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5 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. ©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.

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7 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. ©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.

8 The expressions quizás and tal vez are usually followed by the subjunctive because they imply doubt about something. ©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.

9 Completa estas oraciones con la forma correcta del verbo.Dudo que ellos __________ (trabajar). Es cierto que él __________ (comer) mucho. Es imposible que ellos __________ (salir). Es probable que ustedes __________ (ganar). No creo que ella __________ (volver). Es posible que nosotros __________ (ir). Dudamos que tú __________ (reciclar). trabajen ©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.

10 Completa estas oraciones con la forma correcta del verbo. (cont.)Creo que ellos __________ (jugar) al fútbol. No niego que ustedes __________ (estudiar). Es posible que ella no __________ (venir) a casa. Es probable que Lucio y Carmen __________ (dormir). Es posible que mi prima Marta __________ (llamar). Tal vez Juan no nos __________ (oír). No es cierto que Paco y Daniel nos __________ (ayudar). ©2014 by Vista Higher Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.