In this exercise, you need to write a subjunctive (or indicative) sentence that expresses the opposite to each of these.

1. They are sure that Pedro can stop smoking.

You could write:

*No están seguros de que Pedro pueda dejar de fumar.*
They are not sure that Pedro can stop smoking.

2. It’s clear that you’re tired.

You could write:

*No es evidente que estés agotado.*
It’s not clear that you’re tired.

3. I don’t think that natural medicines are healing.

You could write:

*Creo que las medicinas naturales son curativas.*
I think that natural medicines are healing.

4. It’s true that the surgeon wants to perform surgery on you.

You could write:

*No es verdad que la cirujana quiera operarte.*
It’s not true that the surgeon wants to perform surgery on you.

5. It’s not sure that this doctor knows the best treatment.

You could write:

*Es seguro que este médico conoce el mejor tratamiento.*
It’s sure that this doctor knows the best treatment.

In this exercise, you need to complete these sentences with the correct infinitive, indicative or subjunctive form of the verbs in the brackets.

1. It’s a shame that Ana María ____ (be) sick again.

The correct form of the verb for a dependent clause following an expression of emotion is the subjunctive **esté**.

2. The problem is that she doesn’t like ____ (take) vitamins.

The correct form of the verb for a declarative sentence declaring a like/dislike is the infinitive **tomar**.

3. Besides, she almost never ____ (eat) vegetables).

The correct form of the verb for a declarative sentence in the third person is the indicative **come**.

4. I don’t think that Ana María ____ (exercise).

The correct form of the verb for a dependent clause following an expression of emotion is the subjunctive **haga**.

5. I always ____ (ask) her to….

The correct form of the verb for a declarative sentence in the first person is **pido**.

6. I always ask her to ____ (come) with me to the gym…

The correct form of the verb for a dependent clause following an expression of will is the subjunctive **venga**.

7. …but she ____ (prefer) to stay at home.

The correct form of the verb for an expression of preference in a declarative sentence in the third person is the infinitive **quedarse**.

8. And when she gets sick, she doesn’t ____ (follow) the doctor’s advice.

The correct form of the verb for a declarative sentence in the third person is the indicative **sigue**.

9. If he recommends that she ____ (stay) in bed…

The correct form of the verb for a conditional sentence in the third person is the subjunctive **permanezca**.

10. …she says that it’s not necessary _____ (rest).

The correct form of the verb for a dependent clause in an expression of need is the infinitive **descansar**, as a complement to the verb “be”.

11. If he gives her a prescription, she doesn’t even ____ (buy) the medicine.

The correct form of the verb for a declarative sentence in the third person is the indicative **compra**.

12. It’s necessary that we ____ (talk) to her.

The correct form of the verb for a dependent clause following an expression of need is the subjunctive **hablemos**.

13. I’m afraid that one of these days she ____ (call) us to take her to the emergency room!

The correct form of the verb for a conditional sentence in the third person is the subjunctive **llame**.

14. Well, I think you ____ (be) right.

The correct form of the verb for a declarative sentence in the second person is the indicative **tienes**.

15. I just hope that she ____ (listen) to us!

The correct form of the verb for a dependent clause following an expression of emotion is the subjunctive **escuche**.

In this exercise, you need to use the verbs and expressions in the box, joined by the connector “que”, to write five sentences giving advice.

* The verbs are:
aconsejar: advise
es importante: it’s important
es necesario: it’s necessary
querer: want
recomendar: recommend
sugerir: suggest

* The expressions are:
comer frutas y verduras: eating fruit and vegetables
descansar: resting
hacer más ejercicio: exercising more
ir al gimnasio: going to the gym
seguir las recomendaciones del médico: following doctor’s advice
tomar las medicinas: taking your medicine

So, you could write:

1. *Te aconsejo que sigas las recomendaciones del médico.*
I advise you to follow the doctor’s advice.

2. *Es importante que comas frutas y verduras.*
It’s important that you eat fruit and vegetables.

3. *Es necesario que tomes las medicinas.*
It’s necessary that you take your medicine.

4. *Te recomiendo que descanses.*
I recommend that you rest.

5. *Te sugiero que vayas al gimnasio.*
I suggest that you go to the gym.

In this exercise, you need to complete the verses of this song using the subjunctive form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I wish that leaves don’t ____ (touch) your body…

The correct plural third-person subjunctive form of the verb *tocar* is **toquen**.

2. …when they ____ (fall) so that you can’t turn them into crystal.

The correct plural third-person subjunctive form of *caer* is **caigan**.

3. I wish that rain ____ (stop) being a miracle that descends down your body.

The correct singular third-person subjunctive form of *dejar* is **deje**.

4. I wish that the moon ____ (be able to) come out without you.

The correct singular third-person subjunctive form of *poder* is **pueda**.

5. I wish that the Earth doesn’t ____ (kiss) your steps.

The correct singular third-person subjunctive form of *besar* is **bese**.

Then, you need to write your own verses following these expressions:

1. I wish that dreams…
You could write: *Ojalá que los sueños se hagan realidad.*
I wish that dreams come true.

2. I wish that the night…
You could write: *Ojalá que la noche te trate con gentileza.*
I wish that the night treats you kindly.

3. I wish that the wound…
You could write: *Ojalá que la herida sane sin dolor.*
I wish that the wound heals without pain.

4. I wish that a person…
You could write: *Ojalá una persona cure tu tristeza.*
I wish that a person heals your sadness.

In this exercise, you need to look at Roberto’s picture, and the picture of Lucía’s ideal man, and use the words in the box to write five recommendations for Roberto to improve according to Lucía’s taste. The words are:

* aconsejar: advise
es importante: it’s important
es malo: it’s bad
es mejor: it’s better
es necesario: it’s necessary
insistir en: insist on
proponer: propose
recomendar: recommend
rogar: beg
sugerir: suggest

So, you could write:

1. *Le ruego que se duche.*
I beg that he showers.

2. *Le aconsejo que ordene su habitación.*
I advise him to clean his room.

3. *Es importante que Roberto haga ejercicio.*
It’s important that Roberto exercises.

4. *Es mejor que Roberto se corte el cabello.*
It’s better that Roberto cuts his hair.

5. *Insisto en que Roberto consiga un mejor trabajo.*
I insist on Roberto getting a better job.