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MIXED CONDITIONALS

Conditional sentences sometimes can be mixed, which means that the


time in the "if" clause is not the same as the time in the main clause.
Some cases:
A. Present result of past condition
If+ past perfect+ would+ verb
If I had worked harder, I would have a better job
If we had looked at the map, we wouldn't be lost!
If I had taken that job, I would be a millionaire
If you hadn't taken so long getting ready, we'd be there now
If I had saved a bit harder, I'd be going to Jamaica with them next week
Refers to: an unreal past condition and its probable result in the present

B. Past result of present or continuing condition


If + Past simple+ would have+ past participle
If I wasn't afraid of spiders, I would have ran away
If we didn't trust him, we would have sacked him.
If we liked shellfish, we would have eaten the lobster.
Refers to: an unreal present situation and its probable (but unreal) past result.

Can you match the items on the left and right in order to make a mixed
conditional?
1.- If I hadn't broken my leg,

A She wouldn't be getting a dog this weekend

2.- If I hadn't lost my job,


3.- If he didn't have to study tomorrow,

B We wouldn't have to stay in a hotel while we're


there
C She' d be able to take you to the party tonight.

4.- If I weren't working tomorrow,

D He wouldn't be sad now

5.- If I knew anyone in that town,

E I'd be getting promoted soon

6.- If he spoke Greek,

F he wouldn't have got lost in Anthens

7.- If she didn't like animals,

G I wouldn't be in hospital now

8.- If she had bought that car,

H I wouldn't be finding this test so difficult now

9.- If I had studied,

I I would have gone to the country with them.

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