Chapter 13 The subjunctive with verbs of emotion

Question 1

When is the subjunctive required?

Answer 1

When the verb in the main clause of a sentence expressed an emotion or feeling, such as hope, dear, joy, pity, or surprise, the subjunctive is required in the subordinate clause.

Question 2

We are happy that you like the flowers

Answer 2

Nos alegramos de que te gusten las flores

Question 3

I’m sorry that you can’t come tomorrow

Answer 3

Siento que tú no puedas venir mañana

Question 4

I’m afraid that Ana won’t be able to go with us tomorrow

Answer 4

Temo que Ana no pueda ir mañana con nosotros

Question 5

It surprises him that Juan is so young

Answer 5

Le sorprende que Juan sea tan joven

Question 6

to be happy

Answer 6

alegrarse (de)

Question 7

to hope, to wish

Answer 7

esperar

Question 8

to like

Answer 8

gustar

Question 9

to bother

Answer 9

molestar

Question 10

to be sorry, to regret

Answer 10

sentir

Question 11

to surprise

Answer 11

sorprender

Question 12

to be afraid

Answer 12

temer

Question 13

to be afraid (of)

Answer 13

tener miedo (de)

Question 14

it’s strange

Answer 14

es extraño

Question 15

it’s a shame

Answer 15

es una lástima

Question 16

it’s ridiculous

Answer 16

es ridículo

Question 17

it’s terrible

Answer 17

es terrible

Question 18

it’s sad

Answer 18

es triste

Question 19

i hope (that), i wish (that)

Answer 19

ojalá (que)

always followed by the subjunctive

Question 20

It bothers me that people don’t recycle plastic

Answer 20

Me molesta que la gente no recicle el plástico

Question 21

It’s sad that we have problems like climate change

Answer 21

Es triste que tengamos problemas como el cambio climático.

Question 22

When is the infinitive used?

Answer 22

when there is no change of subject

Question 23

I’m afraid I’ll arrive late

Answer 23

Temo llegar tarde

Question 24

I’m afraid my boyfriend will arrive late

Answer 24

Temo que mi novio llegue tarde