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Understand the use of mixed conditionals, where hypothetical situations in the present or past lead to results in the past or present. Practice with examples and finish sentences to enhance your understanding.
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CONDITIONALS Part 5
CONTENTS: • MIXED CONDITIONALS
THE USE OF MIXED CONDITIONALS • Mixed second/third – describes a hypothetical situation or event in the present, the result in the main clause refers to the past. • Mixed third/second – describes a hypothetical situation or event in the past, the result refers to the present.
If the island were still a tourist attraction, last week’s earthquake would’ve caused far more deaths. Mixed second /third
If I were taller, I could have won the beauty contest last month.
If I had set the alarm clock, I wouln’t be late now. Mixed third/second
You wouldn’t have a splitting headache if you hadn’t drunk so much alcohol at the party last night.
EXERCISE • Finish the sentences using mixed conditionals. • I’d be much happier now ……………… • He would have won …………………… • You wouldn’t be so sorry now if ……… • They’d live together …………………..