Third conditional

Third conditional

1. USAGE

   • Hypothetical situations in the past
   • Describes a situation that didn't happen, and the imaginary result of this situation

2. PARTS (CLAUSES)

   • If clause
     • Past perfect
   • Main clause
     • Would + have + past participle
       • Optional: wouldn't have ... could / couldn't have ...
       • Form & use of a comma
         • If clause, main clause.
           • If it had rained, I would have taken a taxi.
         • Main clause if clause
           • I would have taken a taxi if it had rained.

3. Examples

   • I would have done more exercise if I had had more time.
   • If I had won the lottery, I would have travelled around the world.
   • If I had been you, I would have studied more.