Present Subjunctive sentences.a

Question 1

It is essential that we speak to the director.

Answer 1

Il est essential que nous parlions au directeur.

Question 2

It’s possible that I will finish at 5 o’clock.

Answer 2

Il est possible que je finnisse à 5 heures.

Question 3

We are surprised that you are selling your house.

Answer 3

Nous sommes surpris que tu vendes ta maison.

Question 4

We are happy that you are coming.

Answer 4

Nous sommes heureux que vous veniez.

Question 5

It is possible that they will receive the cup.

Answer 5

Il est possible qu’ils recoivent la coupe.

Question 6

It is important that we study.

Answer 6

Il est important que nous étudions.

Question 7

It is good that you are doing it

Answer 7

Il est bon que tu le fasses.

Question 8

She doesn’t believe that I can swim.

Answer 8

Elle ne croit pas que je puisse nager.

Question 9

It is important for you to know how to read.

Answer 9

Il est important que vous sachiez lire.

Question 10

Do you want me to go with you?

Answer 10

Veux-tu que j’aille avec toi?

Question 11

It’s possible that they want to leave early.

Answer 11

Il est possible qu’elles veuillent partir tôt.

Question 12

I am happy that you have a new car.

Answer 12

Je suis heureux que tu aies une nouvelle voiture.

Question 13

We are afraid that she is sick.

Answer 13

Nous avons peur qu’elle soit malade.

Question 14

I demand that you leave.

Answer 14

J’exige que vous partiez.

Question 15

I want you to be nice.

Answer 15

Je veux que tu sois gentil.

Question 16

I am afraid that he is wounded

Answer 16

J’ai peur qu’il soit blessé.

Question 17

We are happy that you want to travel.

Answer 17

Nous sommes content que tu veuilles voyager.

Question 18

We are happy that you are coming to see us.

Answer 18

Nous sommes heureux que vous veniez nous voir.

Question 19

It is important that everyone exercise.

Answer 19

Il est important que tout le monde fasse de l’exercise.

Question 20

It’s not possible that he has so much free time.

Answer 20

Il n’est pas possible qu’il ait autant temps libre.

Question 21

It may be that it will rain (it rains) tomorrow.

Answer 21

Il se peut qu’il pleuve demain.

Question 22

Do you believe that she is telling the truth? (Question of belief)

Answer 22

Croyez-vous qu’elle dise la vérité?

Question 23

You don’t believe that she is telling the truth. (negative statement of belief)

Answer 23

Vous ne croyez pas qu’elle dise la vérité?

Question 24

You believe that she is telling the truth. (positive statement of belief= indicative)

Answer 24

Vous croyez qu’elle dit la vérité.

Question 25

You doubt that he is ill. (doubt is subjective)

Answer 25

Tu doutes qu’il soit malade.

Question 26

You don’t doubt that he is ill. (neg = no doubt = indicative)

Answer 26

Tu ne doutes pas qu’il est malade.

Question 27

I don’t know anyone who knows why.

Answer 27

Je ne connais personne qui sache pourquoi.

Question 28

I don’t know anyone who knows how to drive.

Answer 28

Je ne connais personne qui sait conduire.

Question 29

I am looking for someone who knows how to speak Japanese.

Answer 29

Je cherche quelqu’un qui sache parler Japonais.

Question 30

He’s the best doctor that I know.

Answer 30

C’est le meilleur médecin que je connaisse.

Question 31

Here is the most beautiful apartment I could find.

Answer 31

Voici le plus bel appartement que je puisse trouver.

Question 32

That is the first book that I understand. (conjecture=subjunctive)

Answer 32

C’est le premier livre que je comprenne. (subjunc)

Question 33

That is the first book I read. (Statement of fact=indicative)

Answer 33

C’est le premier livre que j’ai lu.