"si" clauses Flashcards
1
Q
Which si/then clause is likely?
A
Present/P.C with Present/Future
2
Q
Which si/then clause is unlikely?
A
Imperfect + Conditional
3
Q
Which si/then clause is impossible?
A
Pluperfect + Conditional Perfect
4
Q
When is Present + Present used?
A
Used for things that happen regularly - habitual actions
‘Si je ne veux pas lire, je regarde la télé’
5
Q
When is Present + Future used?
A
When things are likely to happen
‘Si tu étudies, tu réussiras à l’examen’
6
Q
When is Imperfect + Conditional used?
A
For something that WOULD happen if something else was to happen
‘Si j’avais le temps, je le ferais’
7
Q
When is Pluperfect + Conditional Perfect used?
A
For something that could have happened in the past but it didnt - it’s impossible!
‘Si tu avais étudié, tu aurais réussi à l’examen’
