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Hello, I was wondering if for sentences like "if she were to..., she would...," we use the tense imparfait and conditionnel présent? I also saw sentences that use the verb devoir "si elle devait faire cela..." in these kinds of sentences. Is that correct? 

I share James' question.  I initially thought the difference must be as Jim describes, but the more I looked at examples the more they all seemed to be the same.  In fact, the future anterior seemed to me to be an unnecessary complication of a pretty straightforward situation.  The Future/Future examples just sound better to me than the Future Anterior/Future.  When an answer will have been offered, I will understand fully.  (Doesn't sound any better in English)!  

Many thanks, Jamie

"Hi, "Les étudiants ont été accueillis par le directeur ce matin." Why not:- "Les étudiants étaient accueillis par le directeur ce matin." I've been pondering why the first is correct but the second verb construction isn't. I realise the Kwiziq sentence is presented in a passive voice but it seems to me to be saying "they had been welcomes by the director this morning" rather than "were welcomes". Any guidance gratefully accepted, Edward"

Is it fine to use these forms to ask "what are you making?" or is there a more appropriate way to ask/better verb to use?