MIXED CONDITIONALS

MIXED CONDITIONALS

1. Complete the rule by writing second or third in the correct space.

RULE

-When we want to talk about the past consequence of a situation that is still true at the
time of speaking, we use a ___________________ conditional in the If clause and a
___________________ conditional in the main clause.

- When we want to talk about the present consequence of a past action, we use a
___________________ conditional in the If clause and a ___________________
conditional in the main clause.

2. Match the two parts of the sentences together.

1. If I hadn’t gone to bed so late last night A. I’d be feeling very tired now.

2. If I’d gone to bed late last night B. I wouldn’t have gone to see Nightfright
with you.
3. If I liked horror films C. they’d be world champions now.

4. If I didn’t like horror films D. they wouldn’t be world champions now.

5. If they hadn’t lost that game E. I wouldn’t be feeling so tired today.

6. If they’d lost that game F. I would’ve gone to see Nightfright with

you.

ANSWERS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

3. Combine the two sentences to make mixed conditionals. Use the verb form in
brackets to help you.

1. I ate too much last night. I’m feeling ill today (eaten).
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2. I really don’t understand maths. I failed the test (understood).

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3. I spent all my money on CDs. I haven’t got any money today (spent).
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4. I don’t speak Spanish. I didn’t understand what they said (spoke).

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5. I can’t swim. I couldn’t save the young girl (been able).

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