Third conditional

Third conditional

1. Structures

   • If-clause + had + resut clause + have + verb in p. p.
     • Result clause + have + verb in p. p. + If-clause + had.
       • Subj + wish + had + verb past participle

2. Uses

   • Use the third conditional to explain past unreal conditions and their results. Also to express regret or sadness.

3. Examples

   • I wouldn't have gotten sick if I had eaten my vegetables.
     • She wishes her mom had left something to eat.