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[C-C+] Conditionals (Mixed Conditionals)

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the conversation below then answer the questions being asked.

Conditionals (Mixed Conditionals)

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Sally

If I were more confident, I would have delivered that presentation better.

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Cindy

Don't worry about it. You still have more chances to prove yourself to the team. Remember, confidence grows with experience.

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Sally

Thanks, Cindy. If I had given more time to practice, I wouldn't be disappointed. I underestimated the importance of rehearsing.

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Cindy

It was just your first presentation, and you did well considering the circumstances. It's natural to feel nervous. At least now you know how you can do better next time.

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Sally

You're right. I'll definitely dedicate more time to practice and refine my delivery skills. I want to showcase my expertise confidently in the future.

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Cindy

That's the spirit! By the way, is Mike joining the team meeting later? I haven't seen him around.

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Sally

Unfortunately, he won't be able to make it today. He mentioned having a conflicting appointment. But he assured me he'll catch up with the meeting notes afterward.

QUESTION

1. Why does Sally feel disappointed with her presentation?

2. How did Cindy try to comfort her coworker?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

1. Past Condition + Present result

  • Use the pattern If + had (past participle) ... would + to infinitive
  • Use this condtional to express that if something had been different in the past, there would be a present result.

    Example:

  • If I had listened to your advice, I wouldn't be in this mess.

  • If I hadn't missed the bus, I would be in France now.

2. Past Condition + Future result

  • Use the pattern If + had (past participle) + would + to infinitive + future time marker OR If + had (past participle) + would be + present participle + future time marker
  • Use this conditional when an action in the future is not possible because of a past action
Common future time markers:
tomorrow next week
next month next year
later the day after tomorrow

    Example:

  • Mik would come on the trip with us tomorrow if his grandfather hadn't died.

  • If I hadn't broken my arm, I would be performing next week.

3. Present or continuing condition + Past result

  • Use the pattern If + past simple ... would have + past participle
  • Use this conditional to express that due to certain present conditions something already happened in the past

    Example:

  • If I were better at speaking in public, the presentation would have been more successful.

  • If I were a good cook, I would have invited them to dinner.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Think about a past event that you want to change using the mixed conditional past condition + present result.


Example: If I had accepted that overseas offer, I would be in the US right now.

Part II

Direction: Think of a past event that would have happened if you had a certain skill, attitude or experience using the mixed conditional present condition + past result.


Example:If I were good at English, I would have enjoyed watching that movie.