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Third Conditional

Conditional Sentences – Third Condition

(Past Time - Unreal/ Contrary to Fact)

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verbs provided.

Ex. Annie failed her history test, but if she had studied (study) harder, she would have passed (pass).

1. Kevin caught the bus on time, but if he ___________________ (miss) the bus, he _____________________ (be) late
for his appointment.

2. Bob didn’t write to me when he was on vacation, but if he _________________ (know) my address, he
_______________________ (send) me a postcard.

3. We didn’t buy the car because it was too expensive, but if it ________________ (be) a little cheaper, we
________________________ (buy) it.

4. They didn’t go to her party, but if she ___________________ (invite) them, they _______________________ (go).

5. I didn’t know that Dave was in the hospital last week. If I ___________________ (know), I
______________________ (visit) him.

6. It was cold yesterday, but if it __________________ (be) warmer, we __________ (go) to the beach.

7. I felt a little sick last night. If I _________________ (feel) better, I _______________ (go) to the movie with you.

8. Jane didn’t understand the homework. If she ___________________ (listen) to the teacher’s instructions, she
_____________________ (know) what to do.

9. I’m sorry I was late. I forgot to set my alarm clock last night. If the alarm clock ___________________ (ring), I
___________________ (get) to the meeting on time.

10. The hockey tickets were all sold out. If there __________________ (be) a ticket available, I ____________________
(go) to the game.

11. Our team lost the football game last night, but if George _________________ (play), we probably
__________________ (win).

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Conditional Sentences – Third Condition

Verb Tenses in Third Conditional Sentences

Directions: Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences.

1. If Marty had gone to the party, I ___________________ too.

a) went b) would have gone c) had gone

2. If you ___________________ me the money, I wouldn’t have bought the ticket.

a) didn’t lend b) don’t lend c) hadn’t lent

3. I wouldn’t have stayed at that hotel if you __________________ it to me.

a) hadn’t recommended b) don’t recommend c) didn’t recommend

4. She would have been hurt in the car accident if she _________________ her seat belt.
a) wouldn’t worn b) didn’t wore c) hadn’t worn

5. If you __________________ me, I would have helped you.

a) had asked b) asked c) ask

6. If I hadn’t taken my umbrella, I ___________________ very wet.

a) got b) had gotten c) would have gotten

7. I would have been very disappointed if you ____________________ with us.

a) don’t come b) wouldn’t have come c) hadn’t come

8. If she ______________ in such a hurry, she wouldn’t have driven through a red light.
a) wasn’t b) hadn’t been c) wouldn’t be

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Conditional Sentences – Third Condition

A. Matching
Match the first part of the sentence on the left with the correct ending on the right.

1. I would have said hello ….. A. if I hadn’t looked at my calendar.

2. I would have mailed the letter …. B. if the roads hadn’t been so slippery.
3. If I had seen the accident, ….. C. if I had known the baby was sleeping.
4. If I had planned a trip to France, …. D. if I had seen you.
5. I would have forgotten your birthday ….. E. I would have gone swimming.
6. The accident wouldn’t have happened… F. if I had had some stamps.
7. I would have cleaned my apartment… G. if I hadn’t washed it in hot water.
8. If I had brought my bathing suit, ….. H. I would have tried to learn some French.
9. My sweater wouldn’t have shrunk…. I. if I had known they were coming.
10. I would have been much quieter…. J. I would have called an ambulance.

B. Sentence Completion

Complete the following sentences using your own words.

1. I would have lent you some money if________________________________________

2. The boss would have fired her if____________________________________________

3. If I had known it was going to rain, _________________________________________

4. If she hadn’t missed so many classes, _______________________________________

5. If yesterday had been a holiday, ___________________________________________

6. I wouldn’t have missed the bus if __________________________________________

7. I would have had a party if _______________________________________________

8. I would have called you if________________________________________________

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Comprehension
Read the conditional sentences below and answer the questions that follow each one.

Ex. If it hadn’t rained yesterday, we would have had a picnic.

a. Did it rain yesterday? yes
b. Did we have a picnic? no

1. If you had come to the party, you would have met my cousin.
a. Did you come to the party? _______
b. Did you meet my cousin? _______

2. I wouldn’t have gone to the movie if I had known it was scary.

a. Did I go to the movie? _________
b. Was it scary? ________
c. Do I like scary movies? _______

3. If I had known he was a careless driver, I wouldn’t have lent him my car.
a. Is he a careless driver? __________
b. Did I lend him my car? __________

4. If Professor Neville had taught the history course, I would have taken it.
a. Did Professor Neville teach the history course? _________
b. Did I take the history course? _________

5. Marie wouldn’t have married Roger if she hadn’t been in love with him.
a. Did Marie marry Roger? ___________
b. Was Marie in love with Roger? _________

6. If the bus had been on time, we wouldn’t have missed our appointment.
a. Was the bus on time? ___________
b. Did we miss our appointment? __________

7. If I had had a lot of homework last night, I wouldn’t have gone to the movie.
a. Did I have a lot of homework last night? ___________
b. Did I go to the movie last night? ___________

8. I would have known about the accident if I had read the newspaper yesterday.
a. Did I know about the accident? ___________
b. Did I read the newspaper yesterday? _________

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