This document discusses mixed conditional sentences, which involve different tenses in the if-clause and main clause. There are two types: (1) present result of past condition, using past perfect in the if-clause and would + verb in the main clause; and (2) past result of present/continuing condition, using past simple in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause. Examples are provided for each type. The document also provides a matching exercise to test understanding of mixed conditionals.
This document discusses mixed conditional sentences, which involve different tenses in the if-clause and main clause. There are two types: (1) present result of past condition, using past perfect in the if-clause and would + verb in the main clause; and (2) past result of present/continuing condition, using past simple in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause. Examples are provided for each type. The document also provides a matching exercise to test understanding of mixed conditionals.
This document discusses mixed conditional sentences, which involve different tenses in the if-clause and main clause. There are two types: (1) present result of past condition, using past perfect in the if-clause and would + verb in the main clause; and (2) past result of present/continuing condition, using past simple in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause. Examples are provided for each type. The document also provides a matching exercise to test understanding of 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