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Level 12 = Conditionals _ Mixed Conditionals

 

Mixed Conditional

Sometimes conditional sentences can be a combination of two clauses each referring to different times. These are called mixed conditionals. The "if" clause is not the same time as the result clause.

Mixed Conditionals - Present Unreal and Past Unreal

If + simple past clause

Would have + verb

 Examples:

·         If I were prepared, I would have given the presentation.

·         If I understood Spanish, I would have watched the movie without subtitles.

·         If I read the book, I would have participated in the discussion.


Mixed Conditionals - Present Unreal and Future Unreal

If + simple past clause

Would + verb

Would have + verb (hypothetical result)

If + simple past clause

Would + be + present participle

Examples:

·         If I were happy at work, I would not be quitting so soon.

·         If I made more money, I would buy a house.

·         If he didn't have enough money, I would be paying his share.


Mixed Conditionals - Past Unreal and Present Unreal

If + past perfect clause

Would + verb

If + past perfect clause

Would + be

Examples:

·         If I had eaten breakfast, I wouldn't be so hungry right now.

·         If she had won this tournament, she would be the champion.

·         If he had worn a jacket, he would not be so cold.


Mixed Conditionals - Past Unreal and Future Unreal

If + past perfect clause

Would + verb

If + past perfect clause

Would + be + present participle

Examples:

·         If I had gotten the promotion, I would be celebrating with my wife tonight.

·         If she had called us earlier, she would not be looking for a ride to the party.

·         If he had purchased the tickets earlier, he would take more time off.


Mixed Conditionals - Future Unreal and Present Unreal

If + simple past clause

Would + verb

Would + verb

If + simple past clause

Would + be

Would + be + present participle

Examples:

·         If I were going to the reunion next month, my parents would be so happy.

·         If she were having a baby next year, her husband would be happy.

·         If he wasn't going on the camping trip, he would stay home.


Mixed Conditionals - Future Unreal and Past Unreal

If + simple past clause or

Would have + verb

Would have + verb (hypothetical result)

If + were + present participle

Would have + verb

Examples:

·         If I weren't meeting Joe tonight, I would have ordered pizza and stayed home.

·         If she were traveling alone, she would have stayed in a better hotel.

·         If he won the lottery, he would have donated money to his favorite charity.

 

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