Question

select the correct answer
which of these sentences is in the subjunctive mood?
a. yo creo que la acupresión funciona bien.
b. a mí me parece que la ayurveda es mejor que homeopatía.
c. es improbable que el curanderismo ayude a los pacientes.
d. en mi opinión la medicina moderna es muy avanzada.

Explanation:

To determine the subjunctive mood in Spanish, we look for verbs following expressions of doubt, possibility, or uncertainty. In option C, "Es improbable que..." (It's improbable that...) is a structure that triggers the subjunctive. The verb "ayude" is in the subjunctive form (from "ayudar"). Options A, B, and D use indicative verbs as they express beliefs, opinions, or statements of fact, not uncertainty or hypothetical situations.

Answer:

C. Es improbable que el curanderismo ayude a los pacientes.