how to remember subjuntive

Question

what is the easiest way to remember subjunctive.

Answer 1

1) Read lots of sentences with the subjunctive

2) Memorize some of the simpler patterns.

3) Use the declaration rule - If you are declaring something, anything, use the indicative.

Mi madre no cree que soy doctor. -> Declaring that I am a doctor

Mi madre no cree que pueda bailar -> Not declaring that I can dance. My mother doesn't believe that I even have a chance.

4) Just randomly use subjunctive now and then (like I do) and count on the natives to point out whenever you make a mistake.

thank for the help Helado_electrico - jaytay799, Jan 22, 2014

Bien dicho Helado! - bandit51jd, Jan 22, 2014

Answer 2

You can read articles like this.

An Introduction to the Spanish Subjunctive

Then you can practice by taking a quiz.

The Spanish Subjunctive Quiz

Answer 3

Generally, if the first verb expresses doubt or uncertainty, the next verb will be in the subjunctive.