The third conditional

The third conditional

1. to talk about imaginary situations in the past

   • example
     • If had known the trains were cacelled, I would have taken a bus.
       • If+ past perefect
       • subject+ would have + past participle
       • or
         • I would have taken a bus if I had known the trains were cancelled.
     • If I had worked harder, I would have got better grades.

2. would + have + past participle

3. Negative forms

   • hadn't
   • wouldn't
   • example
     • If Abid hadn't gone to university, he wouldn't have met his wife

4. To talk about things we're pleased we did, as well as things we wish we'd done differently

5. I'd, I'd've, wouldn't've, I'd