Let's look at ... mixed conditionals.
We might imagine a situation in the present (If I didn’t have to finish my homework) or in the future (If I didn’t have to sit an exam next week) that could have had an effect on the past:
Present situation, past consequence: If you weren’t such a kind person, you wouldn’t have helped me. (You are a kind person, you did call me.)
Conditional sentences can be mixed if the time of the if clause is different to the time of the main clause.
1. Past ➨ present |
If I had read the article correctly, I would have more correct answers now. |
2. Past ➨ future |
If Martin had read the email, he would going to the fancy restaurant with us tomorrow. |
3. Present ➨ past |
If I didn't have to study so much, I would have gone to the party last night. |
4. Present ➨ future |
If Mike weren't so nice, she wouldn't be helping you with French tonight. |
5. Future ➨ past |
If Rachel wasn’t making us dinner tonight, I would have suggested that we go to that new Indonesian restaurant. |
6. Future ➨ present |
If Jon were giving a speech tomorrow, he would be very nervous. |
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Situation |
Consequence/result |
Present or future time |
If + past simple |
would, could, might + infinitive or be+ -ing |
Past time |
If + past perfect |
would have, could have, might have+ past participle |
Read and choose the correct options.
Complete the sentences so that they are true for you.
Write your complete sentences in your notebook.