What is the difference between the use of the conditional and the subjunctive?
The conditional is used when, if you meet certain conditions or a fact occurs:
"finiresti prima se ti impegnassi" "sarebbe più bravo se studiasse"
The subjunctive expresses uncertainty and doubt, and is introduced by WHAT. The subjunctive is needed for verbs that indicate willingness, a desire, an expectation, a fear or an opinion:
"sospetto che mi abbia mentito" "temo che si sia offeso"
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