Mixed conditionals · B2. Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references.
Complete 12 original tasks. Use the situation to choose the intended meaning, practise the form, then apply it in a fresh context.
Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references.
If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor now.Use if + past simple; would have + past participle to express a continuing unreal characteristic explaining a different past result.
If she were not afraid of heights, she would have joined yesterday’s climb.Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references.
If we had caught the early train, we would be home by now.
I did not study medicine years ago; I am not a doctor now.
Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references.
If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor now.Use if + past simple; would have + past participle to express a continuing unreal characteristic explaining a different past result.
If she were not afraid of heights, she would have joined yesterday’s climb.Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references.
If we had caught the early train, we would be home by now.Keep the first try. Understand the change. Check it in a fresh situation.
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Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references.
If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor now.Use if + past simple; would have + past participle to express a continuing unreal characteristic explaining a different past result.
If she were not afraid of heights, she would have joined yesterday’s climb.Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references.
If we had caught the early train, we would be home by now.Opening an answer records help for that question.
I did not study medicine years ago; I am not a doctor now.
The deciding clue is “I did not study medicine years ago; I am not a doctor now.”. Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references. In this task, the completed sentence is “If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor now.”.
She is generally afraid of heights; that is why she refused yesterday’s climb.
The deciding clue is “She is generally afraid of heights; that is why she refused yesterday’s climb.”. Use if + past simple; would have + past participle to express a continuing unreal characteristic explaining a different past result. In this task, the completed sentence is “If she were not afraid of heights, she would have joined yesterday’s climb.”.
We missed the early train; as a consequence we are still travelling now.
The deciding clue is “We missed the early train; as a consequence we are still travelling now.”. Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references. In this task, the completed sentence is “If we had caught the early train, we would be home by now.”.
He ignored the map earlier and is lost now.
The deciding clue is “He ignored the map earlier and is lost now.”. Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references. In this task, the completed sentence is “If he had followed the map, he would know where he was now.”.
Use a would-result with notice for a past consequence of a stable personal characteristic.
Complete sentence: “If I were more observant, I would have noticed the error yesterday.” Use if + past simple; would have + past participle to express a continuing unreal characteristic explaining a different past result. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
The university rejected my application last year; I am not living abroad now.
The deciding clue is “The university rejected my application last year; I am not living abroad now.”. Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references. In this task, the completed sentence is “If it had accepted me, I would be living abroad now.”.
Use a would-result with have for a present consequence of last year’s decision.
Complete sentence: “If we had installed solar panels last year, we would have lower bills now.” Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
She did not bring the key earlier; we cannot enter now.
The deciding clue is “She did not bring the key earlier; we cannot enter now.”. If + past perfect presents the unreal past condition: she did not bring the key. Could + base verb marks the resulting unreal ability now: we would be able to get in. Could is an ability/possibility modal here; the answer is not a would-form. In this task, the completed sentence is “If she had brought the key, we could get in now.”.
Use a would-result with apply for last month’s unreal past outcome; I am generally risk-averse.
Complete sentence: “If I were less cautious, I would have applied for that post last month.” Use if + past simple; would have + past participle to express a continuing unreal characteristic explaining a different past result. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
A past injury explains a current limitation.
The deciding clue is “A past injury explains a current limitation.”. Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references. In this task, the completed sentence is “If I had not injured my knee, I would be hiking with you today.”.
A stable present skill would have changed an earlier event.
The deciding clue is “A stable present skill would have changed an earlier event.”. Use if + past simple; would have + past participle to express a continuing unreal characteristic explaining a different past result. In this task, the completed sentence is “If he spoke Arabic, he would have understood that conversation yesterday.”.
Use a would-result with feel for a present consequence of yesterday’s choice.
Complete sentence: “If I had gone to bed earlier, I would feel less tired now.” Use if + past perfect; would + base verb to express a past unreal cause with a present unreal consequence; check both time references. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.