If I had studied hard, I would <pass> <have passed> the exam.
Aug 27, 2022 · I was taught at school that there are four types of conditional sentences. However, I found that there is a fifth type called the mixed conditional. Basically, it combines the if clause …
will or would in if or when clauses | WordReference Forums
Jan 5, 2012 · In conditional sentences (where a main clause is dependent upon the condition stated in the conditional clause), the conditions are usually prefaced by "if" or "unless". I've not …
If I had or If I have - WordReference Forums
Oct 22, 2024 · If I have is just a variation of If I had. Either way, it's a conditional sentence. After all, both sentences start with "if." As a general observation (and not a rule), perhaps, for some …
Conditionals were vs was - WordReference Forums
Jun 22, 2021 · Hi, everyone. I have a question about the use of conditional sntences. While I was studying that structure, I happen to wonder why we use were instead of was in the second …
first conditional with "present perfect" | WordReference Forums
Sep 14, 2017 · That sentence is a correct open conditional. However, it does not correspond to the pattern called 'first conditional' (such as: 'If you buy her this gift, it will make her happy'). In …
Unless + Type 2 Conditional - WordReference Forums
Sep 15, 2016 · Hello everyone. I have a question about the use of unless in a type-2 conditional sentence. Some say, unless isn't used or preferred in a type-2 conditional sentence. Some …
If I had..,, I would have… | WordReference Forums
Jul 25, 2024 · Normally, in written English the sentence should not be broken into two. Even as a single sentence, containing a comma, I think it's only acceptable in speech. In writing it's best …
Will future after "If" in conditional clauses - WordReference Forums
Aug 4, 2015 · Will future or any other type of future after If. Is this possible? For example: If you will not be able to end this until evening, I will help you. Is this correct sentence, or I should …
[would have been] vs. [would be] [second conditional]
Nov 16, 2017 · As regards topic sentence #1, "were to be" in the conditional clause and "would have been" in the main clause are used for the reasons stated above. My supposition is …
should = if (as a conditional) | WordReference Forums
Oct 5, 2009 · Hello Everybody, If I am not mistaken, "should" can be used as a conditional instead of "if", right? Could somebody tell me whether this sentence is right and if it is frequent to use …