Subjunctive with verbs of influence Aconsejar, exigir, recomendar, dejar, insister en, sugerir, mandar, prohibir, pedir

In English You can use the infinitive or the subjunctive after verbs that are used to influence the actions of others. His parents allow him to drive. (infinitive) They demand that we be on time. (subjunctive)

In Spanish If there is a change of subject after the verb of influence, you must use the subjunctive. His parents allow him to drive. Sus padres dejan que él conduzca. They demand the we be on time. Ellos exigen que nosotros estemos a tiempo.

What you know You already know how to use the subjunctive after verbs that express hope. You also use the subjunctive after verbs used to influence the actions of others by, for example, suggesting or prohibiting an action.

Here’s how Use the indicative for the verb of influence and the subjunctive for the second verb. Verb of influence + que + different subject + subjunctive

For example Yo sugiero que tú llegues temprano Verb of influence + que + new subject + subjunctive The verb of influence is in the indicative because it states a fact. The subjunctive is used for the second verb because it expresses a possibility rather than a fact and because there is a change of subject.

Verbs of influence Aconsejar- to adviseDejar-to allowMandar- to order Exigir-to demandInsistir en- to insistProhibir- to prohibit Recomendar- to recommendSugerir- to suggestPedir- to request

Fill in the blanks 1.La profesora ____________(aconsejar) que los estudiantes estudien para el examen. 2.Tu padre te ________(prohibir) que tú manejes. 3.La madre exige que su hijo ____________ (comportarse) bien. 4.El director manda que los estudiantes no _________(usar) los teléfonos en clase.