Italian comparative if clauses

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Comparative hypothetical  clauses are sentences which establish an  hypothetical comparison with the main clause. In this case the verb is always in the past of subjunctive. We use  imperfect of subjunctive if the main clause is in the present and past perfect of subjunctive if the main clause is in the past tense. Comparative if  clauses begin with come (se), quasi (che), or non altrimenti che se (less used); example:

Mia madre mi tratta come (se) fossi ancora un bambino;
Mia madre mi ha trattato  quasi (che) fossi stato ancora un bambino;
Il lavoro è stato eseguito dal ragazzo  non altrimenti che se / come se fosse stato un esperto.

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