If the tense of the main verb is: [go down] |
AND the Action of the dependent clause happens simultaneously or later than the main verb: [go down] |
OR the action of the dependent clause happens prior to the main verb: [go down] |
PRIMARY SEQUENCE Present Future Perfect with present implications (I have done) [go across] |
If the above and left hold true, the subjunctive verb of the dependent clause uses the Present. (primary sequence) |
If the above and leftmost hold true, the subjunctive verb of the dependent clause uses the Perfect. (primary sequence) |
SECONDARY SEQUENCE Imperfect Pluperfect Perfect with past implications (I did) |
If abovemost and left hold true, the subjunctive verb of the dependent clause uses the Imperfect. (secondary sequence) |
If abovemost and leftmost hold true, the subjunctive verb of the dependent clause uses the Pluperfect. (secondary sequence) |