Mixed Conditionals American English Student Ver2

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MIXED
CONDITIONALS
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When we talk about an imaginary or hypothetical situation, we sometimes need to use a mixed
conditional structure. There are two types of mixed conditionals.
Structure Examples and use
Third second Yesterday I went to bed early. I am not tired today.

mixed conditionals If I had gone to bed late, I’d be tired today.
If I had (+ past participle) We use a third second mixed conditional when we imagine
..., I would (+ inﬁnitive) ... present actions or situations that are the result of an imaginary or
Instead of would, we can hypothetical situation in the past.
use could or might. If I hadn’t called you yesterday, you wouldn’t be here today.
Where would you stay if you hadn’t found a hotel this morning?
Second third Yesterday, I heard a French song, but I didn’t understand the
mixed conditionals words because I can’t speak French. If I could speak French, I
If I did ..., I would have (+ would have understood the song.
past participle) ... We use a second third mixed conditional when we imagine a situation
Instead of would, we can in the past that is the result of an imaginary or hypothetical situation
use could or might. that is still true.
What would you have done if you were me?
If it wasn’t so cold in this country, we could have gone out
yesterday.
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Things to remember
• We do not use would in the if-part of the sentence:

If I would have gone had gone to bed late last night, I would be tired today.
• We can say ’d instead of would or had:
If I’d gone to bed late last night, I’d be tired today.
• We normally say ’d had instead of had had:
If I had had ’d had more time to prepare for my job interview, I might have a job now.
2 Practice 1
Complete the sentences below with a third second mixed conditional.
1. Simon woke up early and is very sleepy now. If he (not/wake up) early, he
(not/be) sleepy now.
2. I am at home now because it started raining. If it (not/start) raining, I
(be) out.
3. The Spanish team didn’t train well at all, so they are not champions. If they (train)
well, they (be) champions.
4. I lost my job, so I need to look for work. If I (not/lose) my job, I
(not/need) to look for work.
5. James won the lottery, so he doesn’t need a job now. He (need) a job if he
(not/win) the lottery.
6. Alan had a serious argument with his friend Paul. They are no longer friends. If Alan
(not/argue) with Paul, they (still/be) friends now.
7. The meeting started late. I’m not at home yet. I (be) at home now if the meeting
(start) on time.
8. Mike failed his college exams so he needs to retake them. If he (pass) them, he
(not/need) to retake them.
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3 Practice 2
Last week, Nick was on vacation in France. Read the following facts about Nick and the problems he
had in France, and write a second third mixed conditional sentences like in the example.
He doesn’t drink alcohol. He isn’t interested in art. He isn’t rich.

He never cooks his lunch well. He works in the summer. He can’t speak French.
1. He didn’t understand the locals.

If he could speak French, he would have understood the locals.
2. He didn’t visit any art museums.
If he . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. He stayed at a cheap hotel.
He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. He didn’t try any French wine.
If he . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. He went there during winter.
If he . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. He got food poisoning in the evening.
If he . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Structure Examples and use

Third second Yesterday I went to bed early. I am not tired today.

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• We do not use would in the if-part of the sentence:

Complete the sentences below with a third second mixed conditional.

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He doesn’t drink alcohol. He isn’t interested in art. He isn’t rich.

1. He didn’t understand the locals.

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