THIRD CONDITIONAL

THIRD CONDITIONAL

1. USES

   • They are used to express imaginary situation which are contrary to facts in the past.
   • They are used to express regrets and criticism.

2. FORMULA

   • MAIN CLAUSE
     • would/could/might + have + past participle
       • she would have passed the exam.
         • he wouldn't have been punished.
           • I wouldn't have made such a big mistake.
   • IF + CLAUSE
     • If + Past Perfect or Past Continuous
       • If she had studied harder,
         • If I hadn't been acting foolishly
           • If I had been more careful