Third conditional

Third conditional

1. Something that didn't happen in the past just to imagine a different outcome. Example. If I'd know you were coming, I would have baked a cake. We use if+subject+past perfect, subject+would have+past participle.

2. Condition: Past perfect (or past perfect continuous). Result: Present perfect (or past participle). Modals. Would, could, should

3. Examples

   • If I had remembered to put the lid on the toothpaste, it wouldn't get dry.
   • Situation in the past. Mike imagine a different past situation. I was really late for work today. When I got to the station, it turned out the trains were cancelled. If I had known the trains were cancelled, I would have taken the bus.
   • If I had studied, I would have passed the test. They could have fixed the car if they had the tools.