subjunctive question help?

Question

would it be subjunctive to ask the question.... " ?Es cierto que tu ______ (past tense of comprar) los coches? what form of comprar goes in the blank? indicative or subjunctive? I know that es cierto refers to indicative... if it is stated as a question though, asking if something is true implies doubt right?

Edit your post for proper capitalization, please. This is mandatory on this site. Also, give your answer first. What do you think? - rac1, Jan 23, 2016

I see you have changed your avatar from-jmjholden, any specific reason , and is English your first language? - ray76, Jan 23, 2016

This question makes no sense at all. "Would it be subjunctive to ask this question------?" Maybe he wants to know if a subjunctive form of "comprar" goes on the blank. If he makes a guess, I will correct and even explain "why." - Daniela2041, Jan 23, 2016

Answer 1

This is from the grammar section of SpanishDict.com:

The subjunctive mood is used to express desires, doubts, the unknown, the abstract, and emotions, which is the opposite of the indicative mood which is used to express actions, events, and states that are believed to be true and concrete.

Which one does Es cierto express? If you would like to read more on this click on this link:

Subjunctive vs Indicative

There are many challenges for English speakers learning the Subjunctive. This one is relatively easy.

P. S. My profile says I am also advanced. This is not a question an advanced level person would ask. That is not my opinion it is a fact.

I agree. I have second semester students who can handle the subjunctive very well. - Daniela2041, Jan 23, 2016

I am worried about this member . - ray76, Jan 23, 2016

i know that es cierto if stated signifies indicative (duh). My question resides in the fact that "es cierto" appears in a question. This implies doubt... - qzp987, Jan 23, 2016

We are not rude to members on this site. qzp987. That is why someone flagged you. - rac1, Jan 23, 2016