B2
Complex Conditionals and Counterfactuals
Masalimuot na Pasubali at Kontra-katunayan
About this concept
Unreal/counterfactual conditions use sana + completed aspect. Complex patterns: kung...sana (if...would have), kung...ay...sana (longer form), and mixed time references.
In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level B2.
Examples
Kung nag-aral ka sana, pumasa ka sana.If you had studied, you would have passed.
Sana hindi ko sinabi iyon.I wish I hadn't said that.
Kung mayaman lang ako, bibigyan kita.If only I were rich, I would give you (some).
Kung pwede lang, pupunta ako.If only it were possible, I would go.
Prerequisite
Conditional Sentences (Kung)B1More B2 concepts
Focus/Voice Switching in DiscoursePagpapalit ng Pokus sa DiskursoPassive and Stative ConstructionsMga Balangkas na Palakad at PanalagayNominalization (Pag-/Pagka-/Pagkaka-)Pagbuo ng Pangngalan mula sa PandiwaDiscourse Particles (Nga, Naman, Kasi, Pala, Daw)Mga Katagang PambalangkasAdvanced Conjunctions and ConnectorsMga Pangkat na Pangatnig
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