DELE A2 Spanish Si Clauses: Practice Test & Review

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Si clauses in Spanish express conditions — “if this happens, then that happens.” At A2, you need the real conditional: si + present tense, followed by present, future, or a command. This structure appears in every section of the DELE A2 exam, especially in reading passages with instructions or advice.

This page gives you a five-part practice quiz: an evaluation set to see where you stand, three practice sets to drill the structure, and a challenge set to confirm mastery. If you get stuck, scroll down for the full explanation. Ready? Start with the evaluation set below.

Grammar Guide

The Rule

A si clause expresses a condition: “if this happens, then that happens.” At A2, the si clause uses the present tense, and the main clause can use the present, the future, or a command.

Si tienes tiempo, ven con nosotros = If you have time, come with us.
Si estudias, aprobarás = If you study, you will pass.

The word si (“if”) is written without an accent. Sí (with an accent) means “yes.”

Structure — Real Conditions

Si clause	Main clause	Meaning	Example
Si + present	Present	General truth	Si estudias, apruebas.
Si + present	Future	Real future result	Si estudias, aprobarás.
Si + present	Imperative	Instruction	Si tienes hambre, come algo.

The si clause always uses the present tense in real conditions. The main clause varies.

Si + Present, Main Clause in Present

Example	Translation
Si estudias, apruebas.	If you study, you pass.
Si llueve, no salimos.	If it rains, we don’t go out.
Si trabajas mucho, estás cansado.	If you work a lot, you’re tired.

This structure expresses general truths or habitual results.

Si + Present, Main Clause in Future

Example	Translation
Si estudias, aprobarás.	If you study, you will pass.
Si vienes, te lo diré.	If you come, I’ll tell you.
Si no llueve, iremos a la playa.	If it doesn’t rain, we’ll go to the beach.

This structure expresses a real future possibility.

Si + Present, Main Clause in Imperative

Example	Translation
Si tienes hambre, come algo.	If you’re hungry, eat something.
Si estás cansado, descansa.	If you’re tired, rest.
Si no entiendes, pregunta.	If you don’t understand, ask.

This structure gives advice or instructions conditioned on something happening.

Si vs. Sí

Word	Meaning	Example
si	if	Si tienes tiempo, ven.
sí	yes	Sí, tengo tiempo.

No accent = “if.” Accent = “yes.”

Common Mistakes

1. Using the future in the si clause.
   ✗ Si estudiarás, aprobarás.
   ✓ Si estudias, aprobarás.
   The si clause never uses the future. Use the present.
2. Using the subjunctive in the si clause.
   ✗ Si tengas tiempo, ven.
   ✓ Si tienes tiempo, ven.
   At A2, real conditions use the present indicative. The subjunctive appears in hypothetical clauses at B1.
3. Writing si with an accent when you mean “if.”
   ✗ Sí tienes tiempo, ven.
   ✓ Si tienes tiempo, ven.
   Si (“if”) has no accent. Sí (“yes”) has one.
4. Using the conditional in the main clause with a present si clause.
   ✗ Si tengo tiempo, iría.
   ✓ Si tengo tiempo, iré.
   The real condition pairs present + present, future, or imperative. Conditional belongs with the imperfect subjunctive (B1).

Quick Decision Chart

Ask yourself	Answer	Structure
Is the condition real and possible?	Yes	Si + present
Is the result a general truth?	Yes	Main clause in present
Is the result a real future event?	Yes	Main clause in future
Is the result an instruction or advice?	Yes	Main clause in imperative
Do I mean “if”?	Yes	si (no accent)
Do I mean “yes”?	Yes	sí (with accent)

Two Sentences That Show the Difference

Si tienes tiempo, ven con nosotros.
If you have time, come with us.

• Real condition + command.

Si tienes tiempo, vendrás con nosotros.
If you have time, you’ll come with us.

• Real condition + future.

Sí, tengo tiempo.
Yes, I have time.

• Sí with an accent = “yes.”

Si tengo tiempo, te llamo.
If I have time, I’ll call you.

• Si without an accent = “if.” Present + present.