If Clauses Flashcards

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To express what happens or will happen if certain conditions are met.

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Use the preterit or future indicative in the main clause and the present indicative in the if-clause
(If we continue to cut down trees, the forest will disappear.)

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IF

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Si

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To express a condition that is unlikely or contrary to fact

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Use the imperfect subjunctive in the if-clause and use the conditional in the main clause. (If they invested more money in the airport, air traffic could improve.)

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