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Mixed Conditional Sentence Structure

This document discusses mixed conditional sentences which refer to an unreal present situation and its probable past result. Specifically, it describes sentences that express a situation that is contrary to reality both in the past and present, suggesting that if something had been different in the past there would be a present result. It provides examples of this type of mixed conditional and explains that the tense in the "if" clause is past perfect, while the tense in the main clause is "would" plus the present simple tense. Finally, it includes an exercise with sample sentences for practice using this conditional structure.

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Mixed Conditional Sentence Structure

This document discusses mixed conditional sentences which refer to an unreal present situation and its probable past result. Specifically, it describes sentences that express a situation that is contrary to reality both in the past and present, suggesting that if something had been different in the past there would be a present result. It provides examples of this type of mixed conditional and explains that the tense in the "if" clause is past perfect, while the tense in the main clause is "would" plus the present simple tense. Finally, it includes an exercise with sample sentences for practice using this conditional structure.

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Mixed Conditional

These mixed conditional sentences refer to an unreal present situation and its probable (but
unreal) past result. In these mixed conditional sentences.

This type of mixed conditional refers to an unreal past condition and its probable result in the
present. These sentences express a situation which is contrary to reality both in the past and
in the present. We use it to express that if something had been different in the past there
would be a present result.

Examples:

 If I had studied, I would have my driving license. (but I didn't study and now I don't
have my license)
 I would be a millionaire now if I had taken that job. (but I didn't take the job and I'm
not a millionaire)
 If you had spent all your money, you wouldn't buy this jacket. (but you didn't spend
all your money and now you can buy this jacket)

Form

In a mixed conditional sentence, the tense in the "if" clause is the past perfect, and the tense
in the main clause is would + present simple tense.

 if + past perfect, ...would + present simple tense

Examples:
 If I had worked harder at school, I would have a better job now.
 If we had looked at the map we wouldn't be lost.
 You would be dead now if you had caught that plane.

Exercise
1. If I hadn't fought for our relationship, we __________ (be) together now.
2. I would be happier if I ________ (work) harder for my dream job.
3. If you weren't such a jerk, they _______ (invite) you to yesterday's party.
4. If you ________ (have) a map, as I told you, we wouldn't be lost now.
5. If I had more time, I ______ (call) you last night.
6. If you _________ (accept) that job, you would be miserable now.
7. I'm afraid of flying. If I ________ (was) afraid of flying we'd have travelled by plane.
8. If you ___________ (take) dad's car without permission last night, you might be in
trouble.
9. You wouldn't have this job if I _________ (prepare) you for the interview.

Mixed Conditional These mixed conditional sentences refer to an unreal present situation and its probable (but unreal) past

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