Mixed Conditionals
- Conditional sentences (if-clauses, main clauses)
- Summary
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
- Special types and structures
- Mixed Conditionals
- will and would in if-clauses
- Replacing if - Omitting if - if vs. when - in case vs. if
- Conditional sentences (if) - Complex Test 1
- Exercises - Conditional sentences (if)
Mixed Conditionals
Unreal conditionals (type II + III) sometimes can be mixed, that is, the time of the if clause is different from the one of the main clause.
| Past --> Present |
| If I had taken an aspirin, I wouldn't have a headache now. |
| Past --> Future |
| If I had known that you are going to come by tomorrow, I would be in then. |
| Present --> Past |
| If she had enough money, she could have done this trip to Hawaii. |
| Present --> Future |
| If I were you, I would be spending my vacation in Seattle. |
| Future --> Past |
| If I weren't flying to Detroit, I would have planned a trip to Vancouver. |
| Future --> Present |
| If I were taking this exam next week, I would be high-strung. |
