| Element | FORM/USE: 'IF' + PAST SIMPLE + 'COULD', FUTURE, IMAGINED SITUATION |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | conditional |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can form conditional subordinate clauses with 'if' + past simple, and 'could' in the main clause to talk about an imagined situation, often in the context of suggesting. |
| Corrected Learner Example | If you wanted to do some outdoor activities, we could go fishing or even walking through the green fields. (Egypt; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Arabic - Egyptian; Pass) If you arrived in town the day before, we could arrange accommodation for you at the nearest Hotel. (Italy; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; Italian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
