Third conditional

Third conditional

1. An imaginary past

   • Something that didn't happen
     • To imagine a different outcome
   • Used for regrets

2. General Structure

   • • OR
       • You can use past perfect or past perfect continuous

3. Contractions

   • Would/Had
     • I'd, you'd, they'd, we'd, it'd,...
   • Would not
     • Wouldn't
   • Have
     • I've, you've, they've, she've, we've

4. Modal Verbs

   • Should
     • Would
       • Could

5. Examples

   • If I had remembered to put lid on the toothpaste, it wouldn't have got dry
     • You couldn't have done the exercise if you hadn't practiced
       • If I'd woken up eralier, I wouldn't have missed my flight
         • Patty was a great singer. She would have won that TV talent show if she has entered it
           • If I hadn't left you in charge of breakfast you wouldn't have burnt my toast

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