Spanish Present Subjunctive Quiz

Esperar que is a trigger for the present subjunctive. In this case, the hope is toward ella. As a result, the correct conjugation for this example is estudie.

In Spanish, the present subjunctive is conjugated based on the stem for the yo present indicative form (yo hago). Since the sentence addresses you, the correct conjugation is ‘hagas’.

The subject placed after the trigger verb recomendar is ‘nosotros’. Therefore, we must use the form ‘viajemos’ to complete the sentence.

This sentence conveys doubt or disbelief about their understanding of the situation. Since ‘entender’ is a stem-changing verb, the correct answer is ‘entiendan’.

In Spanish, the present subjunctive can be used to remind people of the necessity of doing something. In this case, preparing for a meaning. Given that reflexive pronouns are placed before the conjugated verb, the correct answer is ‘te prepares’.

Since the Spanish present subjunctive is used to express advice and suggestions, ‘sugerir’ is one of its most common triggers. Remember that verbs ending in ‘car’ such as ‘practicar’ take the spelling changes observed for ‘yo’ in the preterite tense. So, ‘practiquen’ is the appropriate answer.

This example expresses uncertainty about Sonia coming to the party. ‘Venga’ is the correct conjugation for the third-person singular.

‘Ojalá’ is one of the most common subjunctive triggers because it conveys a person’s wishes. The conjugation of -ar verbs for the third-person singular uses the ending -e. As a result, ‘gane’ is the correct answer. 

This example expresses uncertainty about Emma’s ability to attend the party. Remember that the present subjunctive uses the same root as the present indicative forms for ‘yo’ (pueda). So, once you add the subjunctive endings, the correct answer is ‘pueda’.