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Poder Present Subjunctive Practice

Poder (to be able to, can) in the present subjunctive: 14 free exercises with an explanation after every answer, plus the full conjugation table.

14 exercisesStem-changing o→ueB1 – B2 level
IWhat to watch for

The present subjunctive of poder is built from the yo form puedo: drop the -o and add the opposite-vowel endings — pueda, puedas, pueda, podamos, podáis, puedan. As in the indicative, the o→ue change follows the boot pattern: nosotros and vosotros keep the plain stem.

That is exactly where learners slip: after quiero que, espero que, ojalá or para que, the nosotros form is podamos — 'puedamos' does not exist. These 14 sentences drill wishes, doubts, and purpose clauses so you pick pueda over puede automatically.

IIConjugation
poderPresent Subjunctive
yo
pueda
puedas
él / ella / usted
pueda
nosotros
podamos
vosotros
podáis
ellos / ustedes
puedan
o→ue in the present (puedo), strong preterite stem pud-, future stem podr-.
IIIPractice exercises

Practice.

Answer first, then read the explanation. Don't skip it — that's the whole point.

Exercise 01 of 14Tag: Doubt trigger
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Mi jefa duda que yo _____ entregar el proyecto a tiempo. (poder)

My boss doubts that I can turn in the project on time.

Exercise 02 of 14Tag: Ojalá
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Ojalá que tú _____ venir a mi graduación en julio. (poder)

I hope you can come to my graduation in July.

Exercise 03 of 14Tag: Es posible que
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Es posible que Carmen no _____ asistir a la boda. (poder)

It's possible that Carmen won't be able to attend the wedding.

Exercise 04 of 14Tag: Nosotros keeps o
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Quiero que nosotros _____ hablar con calma esta noche. (poder)

I want us to be able to talk calmly tonight.

Exercise 05 of 14Tag: Es importante que
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Es importante que los estudiantes _____ hacer preguntas en clase. (poder)

It's important that students be able to ask questions in class.

Exercise 06 of 14Tag: Indefinite antecedent
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Necesito un trabajo donde _____ usar mi creatividad. (poder)

I need a job where I can use my creativity.

Exercise 07 of 14Tag: Para que
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Te presto mi coche para que _____ llegar temprano. (poder)

I'll lend you my car so that you can arrive early.

Exercise 08 of 14Tag: Doubt trigger
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Dudo que el técnico _____ reparar la lavadora hoy mismo. (poder)

I doubt the technician can fix the washing machine today.

Exercise 09 of 14Tag: Nosotros keeps o
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Ojalá que nosotros _____ ver las estrellas esta noche. (poder)

I hope we can see the stars tonight.

Exercise 10 of 14Tag: Vosotros form
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Espero que vosotros _____ visitarnos en Navidad. (poder)

I hope you all can visit us at Christmas.

Exercise 11 of 14Tag: Wish trigger
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Mis padres quieren que yo _____ elegir mi propia carrera. (poder)

My parents want me to be able to choose my own career.

Exercise 12 of 14Tag: No creo que
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No creo que _____ cargar esa caja tú solo. (poder)

I don't think you can carry that box by yourself.

Exercise 13 of 14Tag: Hope trigger
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El entrenador espera que Diego _____ jugar la final del domingo. (poder)

The coach hopes Diego can play in Sunday's final.

Exercise 14 of 14Tag: Para que
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Para que las plantas _____ crecer, necesitan luz y agua. (poder)

For plants to be able to grow, they need light and water.

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