Spanish Present Subjunctive with Doubt, Denial & Disbelief (D)

The video tutorial explores the use of the subjunctive mood in Spanish, focusing on the 'D' in the acronym WEIRDOS, which stands for doubt, denial, and disbelief. It explains the subjunctive formula and provides examples to illustrate how doubt affects verb conjugation. The tutorial also discusses translation nuances and offers phrases that trigger the subjunctive. It contrasts subjunctive with indicative mood, emphasizing the role of doubt and certainty in determining verb forms.

What does the 'D' in WEIRDOS stand for in the context of subjunctive?

• Desire

• Doubt, Denial, and Disbelief

• Decision

• Determination

Why is the subjunctive used in the sentence 'El granjero duda que el buey doble a la derecha'?

• Because the farmer is making a statement

• Because the farmer is certain

• Because the farmer is expressing doubt

• Because the farmer is giving a command

Which of the following phrases would typically require the use of subjunctive?

• Estoy seguro de que

• No dudo que

• Es cierto que

• Es probable que

In which scenario would you use the subjunctive after 'creer que'?

• When making a factual statement

• When there is no doubt

• When there is certainty

• When there is doubt

Which of the following does NOT require the subjunctive?

• Puede que

• Es posible que

• Es seguro que

• No es cierto que

What is the role of 'aunque' in determining the use of subjunctive?

• It is used for commands

• It depends on the level of doubt

• It never requires subjunctive

• It always requires subjunctive

Which phrase indicates certainty and therefore does not use the subjunctive?

• No es seguro que

• Es probable que

• Estoy seguro de que

• Puede ser que