THIRD CONDITIONAL

THIRD CONDITIONAL

1. Examples: If I had studied, I would have passed the test. If she had arrived earlier, she would have seen him. If they had left on time, they would have caught the bus. If we had known the truth, we would have acted differently. Key Idea: If this had happened → that would have happened.

2. Definition: Used for unreal situations in the past and their imaginary results. Structure: If + Past Perfect, would have + Past Participle Formula: If + Subject + had + Past Participle, Subject + would have + Past Participle

3. Uses: Regrets Missed opportunities Imaginary past situations Different past outcomes

4. Signal Words: would have had could have might have regret