1. 6B – El subjuntivo con expresiones impersonales
The subjunctive with impersonal expressions

2. Impersonal expressiones are followed by que and then the subjunctive.
Remember, these must express doubt or opinion and the subjunctive verb has its own subject.

3. + Subjunctive verb Es posible que – it is possible that
Es imposible que – it is impossible that
Es difícil que – it is difficult that
Es fácil que – it is easy that
Es necesario que – it is necessary that
Es preciso que – it is necessary that
Es mejor que – it is better that
Más vale que – it is better that
Es importante que – it is important that
Es dudoso que – it is doubtful that
Es una lástima que – it is a pity that
Conviene que – it is fitting that
Es urgente que – it is urgent que
Es probable que – it is probable that
+ Subjunctive verb

4. Ejemplos: Es difícil que pase el curso.
It is difficult for me to pass the class.
Es importante que leas la lectura.
It is important that you read the reading.
Más vale que venga tarde que nunca.
It is better that he come late than never.

5. But, use an infinitive without que to express:
Es difícil pasar el curso.
It is difficult to pass the class.
Es importante leer la lectura.
It is important to read the reading.
Más vale venir tarde que nunca.
It is better to come late than never.

6. These negative impersonal expressions will be followed by the subjunctive.
No es claro que – it is not clear that
No es seguro que – it is not sure that
No es obvio que – it is not obvious that
No es verdad que – it is not true that

7. When the previous verbs are used in the affirmative, the indicative must be used since there is no doubt expressed.
Subjunctive – No es evidente que tengas dinero.
Indicativo – Es evidente que tienes dinero.
Subjunctive – No es claro que comprendas.
Indicativo – Es claro que comprendes.
Subjunctive – No es seguro que salga mañana.
Indicativo – Es seguro que sale mañana.