Sentences To Practice Mood Tense

Question 1

Wishes and Hopes (Subjunctive with “que”)
I hope you have a great day.

Answer 1

Espero que tengas un gran día.

Question 2

I want you to come to the party.

Answer 2

Quiero que vengas a la fiesta.

Question 3

May they live happily ever after.

Answer 3

Ojalá que vivan felices para siempre.

Question 4

Doubts and Uncertainty
I doubt that he knows the answer.

Answer 4

Dudo que él sepa la respuesta.

Question 5

It’s unlikely that they will arrive on time.

Answer 5

Es poco probable que lleguen a tiempo.

Question 6

I don’t think she is at home.

Answer 6

No creo que ella esté en casa.

Question 7

conjugate, to be glad, happy, to brighten up
It makes me happy that you are here.

Answer 7

Me alegra que estés aquí.

Alegrarse
Yo alegro / me alegro
Tú alegras / te alegras
Él/Ella/Usted alegra / se alegra
Nosotros alegramos / nos alegramos
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes alegran / se alegran

Question 8

I’m afraid that it might rain tomorrow.

Answer 8

Temo que llueva mañana.

Question 9

She is sad that her friend has left.

Answer 9

Ella está triste de que su amigo se haya ido.

Question 10

Impersonal Expressions
It’s important that we study for the test.

Answer 10

Es importante que estudiemos para el examen.

Question 11

It’s necessary that they follow the rules.

Answer 11

Es necesario que sigan las reglas.

Question 12

It’s strange that you don’t like chocolate.

Answer 12

Es extraño que no te guste el chocolate.

Question 13

Commands
Let’s go to the park.

Answer 13

Vayamos al parque.

Question 14

Don’t eat too much candy.

Answer 14

No comas demasiados dulces.

Question 15

Let’s not be late.

Answer 15

No lleguemos tarde.

Question 16

Conditions
If I had more time, I would help you.

Answer 16

Si tuviera más tiempo, te ayudaría.

Question 17

If he were taller, he could reach the top shelf.

Answer 17

Si fuera más alto, podría alcanzar el estante superior.

Question 18

If we knew the answer, we would tell you.

Answer 18

Si supiéramos la respuesta, te la diríamos.

Question 19

Recommendations and Advice
I suggest that you call him today.

Answer 19

Sugiero que lo llames hoy.

Question 20

It’s better that you stay home.

Answer 20

Es mejor que te quedes en casa.

Question 21

May they live happily ever after.

Answer 21

Ojalá que vivan felices para siempre.

Question 22

I like that he visits the teacher.
I like that the teacher visits.

Answer 22

Me gusta que visite a la profesora.
Me gusta que visite la profesora.

Question 23

Oh really? What do you hope for?

Answer 23

– ¿Ah sí? ¿Qué esperas?

Question 24

I hope that my life will be peaceful.

Answer 24

Espero que mi vida sea tranquila.

Question 25

To support Thank you. It makes me happy that you support me.

Answer 25

Apoyar Gracias. Me alegra que me apoyes.

Question 26

to force, to strain, to push (oneself or something) more commonly use the reflexive form: to make an effort, to try hard, to strive This seed now lives in me. I will remember it with ease.

Answer 26

Esforzarse esfuerzo (the noun) (el sustantivo) effort, exertion, struggle Esta semilla ya vive en mí. La recordaré sin esfuerzo.

Question 27

Use the subjunctive when expressing emotions about another person or situation. It bothers me that the work is not done well. It matters that everyone is treated equally no matter their age, It surprises (me) that a language takes so long to learn.

Answer 27

Me molesta que el trabajo no esté bien hecho. Importa que todas las personas sean tratadas igual, sin importar sus edades. tratadas is the past participle, agreeing with “personas” (feminine, plural) Sin importar = “without taking into account” Sin importancia = “not important” Me sorprende que un idioma tome tanto tiempo para aprender.

Question 28

Use the subjunctive when expressing emotions about another person or situation. To amaze It amazes me that humanity is so primitive. To scare (not miedo) It scares me that my travels are unpredictable. It fascinates me that artificial intelligence can exist.

Answer 28

Asombrar Me asombra que la humanidad sea tan primitiva. Asustar Me asusta que mis viajes sean impredecibles. Fascinar Me fascina que la inteligencia artificial pueda existir.

Question 29

Use the subjunctive when expressing emotions about another person or situation. It makes me happy that you are staying with me. I like that she speaks softly. I’m sorry that you don’t have time to visit us.

Answer 29

Me alegra que te quedes conmigo. Me gusta que ella hable suavemente. Siento que no tengas tiempo para visitarnos. Me siento feliz. I feel happy. Sentirse (reflexive is used when you feel something internally If “sentir que” = “to feel sorry that” → Use the subjunctive If “sentir que” = “to feel or believe that” → Use the indicative

Question 30

Reflexive = de que Emotion-from-outside = just que It scares me that he isn’t coming. I fear he won’t come. It makes me happy that you win. (Que) I’m happy that you win. The reflexive form uses “de”que)

Answer 30

Asustar Something causes fear Me asusta que él no venga. Temer Someone feels fear Temo que no venga. (I fear he won’t come.) Me alegra que ganes. → It makes me happy that you win. Me alegro de que ganes. → I’m happy that you win.

Question 31

I hope you have a good day. If only he came. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow.

Answer 31

Ojalá que tengas un buen día. Ojalá viniera. Ojalá no llueva mañana.

Question 32

To insist in I insist that you use good grammar.

Answer 32

Insistir Insisto en que tú uses buena gramática.

Question 33

I asked that he not cook that.

Answer 33

Pedí que él no cocinara eso.

Question 34

I recommended that we do it together.

Answer 34

Recomendé que lo hiciéramos juntos.

Question 35

To suggest I suggest that we try again soon.

Answer 35

Sugerir Sugiero que intentemos otra vez pronto.

Question 36

Im not sure that I have what it takes.

Answer 36

No estoy seguro que tenga lo que toma.

Question 37

I doubt that (there is) enough time to do everything.

Answer 37

Dudo que haya suficiente tiempo para hacer todo.

Question 38

It is not true that I want to assume more responsibility than (from what) I can handle. (Manage)

Answer 38

No es verdad que quiera asumir más responsabilidad de la que pueda manejar.

Question 39

It’s not clear that the car can turn by itself.

Answer 39

No está claro que el carro pueda girar por sí solo. Whenever a reflexive pronoun follows a preposition, Spanish uses “sí” instead of se:

Question 40

You believed that cows make chocolate milk?

Answer 40

¿Creíste que las vacas hacían leche de chocolate?

Question 41

Perhaps there is a time for anger.

Answer 41

Tal vez haya un tiempo para el enojo.

Question 42

It’s worse that at one time we had it all.

Answer 42

Es peor que en una época lo tuviéramos todo.

Question 43

To clear It’s time that we sit down and clear the air.

Answer 43

Es hora de que nos sentemos y aclaremos el aire.

Question 44

Unless we start now we will arrive late.

Answer 44

A menos que empecemos ahora, llegaremos tarde.

Question 45

So that we don’t have to make this twice, have more care.

Answer 45

Para que no tengamos que hacer esto dos veces, necesitas tener más cuidado.

Question 46

I don’t need to learn Spanish. I just need to spend time with it. I let it unfold like a story, not like a spreadsheet.

Answer 46

No necesito aprender español. Solo necesito pasar tiempo con él. Lo dejo desplegarse como una historia, no como una hoja de cálculo.

Question 47

I’ll help you as long as you tell me the truth.

Answer 47

Te ayudo con tal de que me digas la verdad.

Question 48

He’ll go to the party as long as you go too.

Answer 48

Él va a la fiesta con tal de que tú también vayas.

Question 49

We’ll accept the offer as long as they respect our terms.

Answer 49

Aceptamos la oferta con tal de que respeten nuestras condiciones.

Question 50

If I was an astronaut I would look for a star to charge my battery.

Answer 50

Si fuera un astronauta, yo busque un estrella que cargue mi batería.

Question 51

If I were an astranaut I would look for a star to charge my battery.

Answer 51

Si fuera un astronauta, buscaría una estrella que cargara mi batería.

Question 52

If I gave advise to someone about how to learn Spanish, I would say make it a game, a puzzle that unfolds like a story.

Answer 52

Si diera conjejos a alguien sobre cómo aprender español, dejaría que lo haya un juego, una rompecabeza que desplegarse como una historia.

Question 53

If I were to give advice to someone about how to learn Spanish, I would say to make it a game, a puzzle that unfolds itself like a story.

Answer 53

Si diera consejos a alguien sobre cómo aprender español, diría que lo hiciera un juego, un rompecabezas que se desplegara como una historia.

Question 54

I would say to him that the end of the world is not far, perhaps we go farther.

Answer 54

Le diría que el fin del mundo no está lejos, que tal vez vayamos más lejos.

Question 55

If a friend is new to my town, I would say to take a hike.

Answer 55

Si un amigo fuera nuevo en mi pueblo, le diría que diera una caminata.

Question 56

I hope that I find the people kind and that they have patience with me.

Answer 56

Espero encontrar a la gente amable y que tengan paciencia conmigo.

Question 57

If you come to the party, bring a hat.

Answer 57

Si vienes a la fiesta, trae un gorro.

Question 58

As long as you play sweet, we can be very productive.

Answer 58

Con tal de que juegues dulce, podemos ser muy productivos.

Question 59

I believe that my friends want for me to reach for the stars.

Answer 59

Creo que mis amigos quieren que yo alcance las estrellas.

Question 60

If I were to suggest something to make someone more happy I would suggest to make a smile even when it is difficult.

Answer 60

Si fuera a sugerir algo para hacer a alguien más feliz, sugeriría hacer una sonrisa incluso cuando sea difícil.

Question 61

If I had one wish it would be a home in Mexico.

Answer 61

Si tuviera un deseo, sería tener un hogar en México.

Question 62

How silly of me. If Fernando would like to play a game, there might be a puzzle on the table or a riddle in my head.

Answer 62

Qué tonto soy. Si a Fernando le gustaría jugar un juego, tal vez haya un rompecabezas en la mesa o un acertijo en mi cabeza.

Question 63

Let Johns imagination unfold.

Answer 63

Deja que la imaginación de John se despliegue.

Question 64

I hope that she had a better hike than john did.

Answer 64

Espero que ella haya tenido una caminata mejor que la que tuvo John.