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Third Conditional: If Had Verb Participle

This document provides instruction on forming the third conditional and examples of its use. The third conditional expresses hypothetical situations that are impossible because they refer to the past. It uses the structure "if + past perfect, would have + past participle." Several examples are given using this structure to complete sentences about hypothetical past events. There are also exercises matching conditional clauses, rewriting sentences as hypothetical situations, and completing additional third conditional statements.

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Third Conditional: If Had Verb Participle

This document provides instruction on forming the third conditional and examples of its use. The third conditional expresses hypothetical situations that are impossible because they refer to the past. It uses the structure "if + past perfect, would have + past participle." Several examples are given using this structure to complete sentences about hypothetical past events. There are also exercises matching conditional clauses, rewriting sentences as hypothetical situations, and completing additional third conditional statements.

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Third Conditional

Remember:

If + had+ verb participle / would + have, has + verb participle

Complete the sentences using the verbs in brackets.

1. If you had told me about the concert, I would have gone (go).
2. I wouldn’t have been angry if you had not eaten (not eat) my chocolate.
3. If he had known you were in hospital, he would have visited (visit) you.
4. We would have visited the Prado gallery if we had had (have) time.
5. If I had knew (know) your number, I would have phoned.
6. They would have come (come) to see you if they hadn’t been away.

Match the clauses in column A with the correct information in column B.

A B

1. If I'd listened to my parents, a a. I wouldn't have had to borrow so much.


2. If I'd been more active, b b. I would have learned a lot more.
3. If I'd been more hardworking, c c. I would have made more pragmatic decisions.
4. If I'd studied harder in school, d d. I wouldn't have gained all this weight.
5. If I'd saved my money, e e. I would have gotten a promotion.

Rewrite the sentences as hypothetical situations. Use the words given.

1. I should have studied English sooner. (get a better job)

I should have studied English sooner, I would have gotten a better job.

2. We should have made a reservation. (eat early)

We should have made a reservation, we would have eaten early.

3. I should have put on sunscreen. (not get a sunburn)

I should have put on sunscreen , I wouldn't have gotten sunburned.

4. You should have let me drive. (arrive on time)


You should have let me drive, we would have been on time.

5. I should have ignored your text in class. (not get in trouble)

I should have ignored your text in class, I wouldn't have gotten into trouble.

Complete the sentences below by making Third Conditional statements. Use your
imagination!

1. If I had worked harder, I would have improved my physical appearance.


2. If John had bought a new car, he would have traveled all over town.
3. If I had won a fashion and beauty casting , I would have been famous.
4. If they had their graduation party , they would have been happier.
5. If it had rained yesterday, I wouldn't have been able to do my homework.

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