1. Español 4 de Honores Unidad 12: gramática C Las oraciones con si

2. Si clauses Express something that is actually possible (present/future combo)Express something that is actually possible (present/future combo) Express something improbable/contrary to fact (imperfect subj/conditional combo)Express something improbable/contrary to fact (imperfect subj/conditional combo)

3. Something that is possible Si clause (present indicative) + main clause (future)Si clause (present indicative) + main clause (future) –Si estudiamos, sacaremos una A. –This is possible. Estudiamos is the condition and sacaremos is the result!

4. Improbable/contrary to fact Si clause (imp. Subj) + main clause (conditional)Si clause (imp. Subj) + main clause (conditional) –Si fuera rica, compraría una casa en la playa. –Fuera is the condition and compraría is the result, but less likely to happen!

5. Práctica If I had a car, I would drive to California.If I had a car, I would drive to California. If she spends an hour in the mall, she will buy a lot.If she spends an hour in the mall, she will buy a lot. If they were nice, they would give us money.If they were nice, they would give us money.

6. Como si= as if Always use imperfect subjunctive after como si since this conjunction always refers to something contrary to realityAlways use imperfect subjunctive after como si since this conjunction always refers to something contrary to reality –Tú gastas dinero como si fueras rica. You spend money as if you were rich (but youre not!)