Mixed conditionals

Past Condition / Present Result (Third- Second conditionals)

The first one has a condition in the past and a present result. We use it to express that if something had been
different in the past there would be a different present result.

For example: if we hadn't missed our flight we'd be in Spain now.

The structure is: If + past perfect, would (could, might) + infinitive.

Present Condition / Past Result (Second- Third conditionals)

A present condition and a past result. We use it to express that due to certain present conditions something
already happened in the past.

For example: if I was more diligent, I would've finished my degree at university. The meaning is: I am not a
diligent person and because of this present condition I have never finished my degree.

The structure is: if + past simple, would (could, might) have + past participle.

If I had gone with Tito, I ………… (not be) so lonely now!

I ………………….. (learn) Spanish if my life was not so busy.

If I…….(have)enough money, I would have gone with him.

If I had quit my job I …………………. (not have) enough money to live in Colombia.

Mixed conditionals

Past Condition / Present Result (Third- Second conditionals)

The first one has a condition in the past and a present result. We use it to express that if something had been
different in the past there would be a different present result.

For example: if we hadn't missed our flight we'd be in Spain now.

The structure is: If + past perfect, would (could, might) + infinitive.

Present Condition / Past Result (Second- Third conditionals)

A present condition and a past result. We use it to express that due to certain present conditions something
already happened in the past.

For example: if I was more diligent, I would've finished my degree at university. The meaning is: I am not a
diligent person and because of this present condition I have never finished my degree.

The structure is: if + past simple, would (could, might) have + past participle.

If I had gone with Tito, I ………… (not be) so lonely now!

I ………………….. (learn) Spanish if my life was not so busy.

If I…….(have)enough money, I would have gone with him.

If I had quit my job I …………………. (not have) enough money to live in Colombia.