This document discusses verbs of cause that are followed by the subjunctive mood in Spanish. It provides examples of common verbs of cause like insistir, sugerir, querer that take que and the subjunctive when there is a change in subject between the two clauses. It also notes some verbs of cause like aconsejar and pedir that use indirect object pronouns instead of que. Sample sentences demonstrate the correct use of these verbs of cause and the subjunctive.

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.