1. Verbos de Causa
Subjuntivo

2. Verbos de Causa
Use the subjunctive after verbs used to
influence the actions of others.
 Insisto que limpies tu dormitorio.

3. Verbos de Causa
verb of cause + que + subjuntive
(change of subject)
Sugiero que llegues temprano.
(indicative) (subjunctive)
The indicative is used for the 1st verb because it states a
fact.
The subjunctive is used for the 2nd verb because it
expresses a possibility. (if there is a change in subject)

4. Verbos de Causa
Querer que - want
Esperar que - hope
Insistir que - insist
Ojalá que - God willing
Mandar que - command
Negar (ie) que - prohibit
Preferir (ie) que - prefer
Desear que - desire
Exigir que - demand
(j verb)

5. Verbos de Causa
Ojo: The following Verbs of Cause use indirect
object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, les)
Aconsejar que - advise
Sugerir (ie) que - suggest
Pedir (i) que - ask
Prohibir que - prohibit
Permitir que - permit
Recomendar (ie) que - recommend
Rogar (ue) que - beg

6. Práctica
1. I want Ana to drive the car.
 Quiero que Ana conduzca el coche.
2. The teacher insists that we read the
book.
 La maestra insiste que leamos el libro.
3. We prefer that you arrive on time.
 Preferimos que llegues a tiempo.

7. Práctica
4. My parents demand that I pay for the car.
 Mis padres exigen que pague por el coche.
5. The doctor recommends that I take the
medicine.
 El doctor me recomienda que tome la
medicina.
6. I suggest that you practice everyday.
 Te sugiero que practiques todos los días.