Were
to
Were to" is used to
describe that the conditional "if" clause is very unlikely to happen.
Only "if" is used with "were to" conditionals because it is
describing a hypothetical or imaginary situation. You cannot use "when"
in these sentences.
Were to – Present
|
If + were to
+ simple present |
Would + be |
Examples:
·
If I were to
call my ex-boyfriend, I would regret it.
·
If she were to
keep the money she found on the sidewalk, she would feel guilty.
·
If he were to be dishonest,
I would be very shocked. He always tells the truth.
Were to – Past
|
If + were to
have + past participle |
Would + have |
Examples:
·
If I were to
have told everyone her secret, she would have ended our
friendship.
·
If she were to
have caused the accident, she would have never forgiven
herself.
·
If he were to
have ruined the wedding, the bride's father would have kicked him
out.
Were to – Future
|
If + were to
+ simple present |
Would + verb |
Examples:
·
If I were to
lose my job in the next couple of years, I would have to sell my
house.
·
If she were to
fail the class this semester, she would have to take it
again next year.
·
If he were to
die tomorrow, he would have no regrets.
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