The Present Subjunctive

with Expressions of Doubt

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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.
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✘Dudamos que puedan resolver
todos los problemas.
✘We doubt that they can solve all the
problems.
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✘No es cierto que protejan las selvas
tropicales.
✘It is not certain that they will
protect rain forests.
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✘ 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
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✘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.
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✘Creemos que es importante proteger
la naturaleza.
✘We believe that it is important to
protect nature.
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✘The subjunctive form of hay is haya,
form of haber.
✘Es posible que haya suficiente
electricidad.
✘It is possible that there is enough
electricity.