Exploring Si Clauses and If Clauses in French

Why are 'Si' clauses considered important in French?

• They are not commonly used in spoken French.

• They are used to describe past events only.

• They help in expressing hypotheses, conditions, and consequences.

• They are only used in formal writing.

What does the 'Si' clause describe?

• A hypothetical situation.

• An imperative command.

• A definite past event.

• A future event without any condition.

Which of the following is an example of a 'Si' clause in English?

• I traveled last year.

• Traveling is fun.

• If I had money, I would travel.

• I will travel tomorrow.

In a 'Si' clause, what determines the tense of the main clause?

• The length of the sentence.

• The mood of the speaker.

• The subject of the sentence.

• The tense of the 'Si' clause.

What is the tense pairing in the sentence: 'If it rains, we stay indoors'?

• Present and Future

• Present and Present

• Future and Imperative

• Past and Conditional

Which tense pairing is used in the sentence: 'If I had money, I would travel'?

• Imperfect and Conditional

• Present and Future

• Past and Present

• Future and Imperative

Can the order of clauses in a 'Si' sentence be changed?

• Yes, and the tense pairing can also be changed.

• No, it changes the meaning of the sentence.

• No, the order is fixed.

• Yes, but the tense pairing must be respected.

What does the combination of present in the 'Si' clause and imperative in the main clause express?

• An order or command.

• A past event.

• A general rule.

• A hypothetical situation.

Which of the following is NOT a 'Si' sentence?

• Si j'avais de l'argent, je voyagerais.

• Si tu veux, viens avec moi.

• Si j'étais riche, j'achèterais une maison.

• Si on allait au cinéma?

In French, how do you respond affirmatively to a negative question?

• By saying 'Peut-être'.

• By saying 'Si'.

• By saying 'Oui'.

• By saying 'Non'.