Conditional Sentences

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    The mastery of conditional sentences is a critical discriminator for higher-tier assessment, requiring the manipulation of complex syntax to express hypothesis, probability, and counterfactual regret. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to coordinate the protasis (condition) and apodosis (consequence) across varying timeframes, necessitating secure command of the subjunctive mood and compound tenses. This structural competence underpins high-level analysis in essay writing and complex spoken interactions, moving beyond factual statements to abstract reasoning.

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    Hypothetical Future Plans (First Conditional) - Expressing probable outcomes dependent on specific criteria (e.g., 'Si tengo tiempo...')
    Unlikely or Imaginary Situations (Second Conditional) - Discussing societal changes or personal dreams using the Imperfect Subjunctive and Conditional Simple
    Regret and Hindsight (Third Conditional) - Analyzing past events and alternative historical outcomes using the Pluperfect Subjunctive and Conditional Perfect

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