B1Spanishes.b1.008

Subjunctive in noun clauses: verbs of doubt and denial

Structure:

dudar/no creer/negar + que + subjunctive

Expressions of doubt or denial trigger subjunctive in the subordinate clause.

Example:

Dudo que lleguen a tiempo. No creo que sea posible. **Translation:** I doubt they will arrive on time. I don't think it is possible.

Examples

Dudo que lleguen a tiempo.

I doubt they will arrive on time.

No creo que sea posible.

I don't think it is possible.

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Dudo que lleguen a tiempo."

Absolute superlative: -ísimo / -ísima / -ísimos / -ísimas

Accentuation: acute accent on stressed syllable (general rule)

Accentuation: dieresis (güe/güi)

Accentuation: monosyllables with diacritical accent

Al + infinitive: simultaneous action / when