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                   Type 3 If conditional 

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Definition of Conditional Sentence Type 3

Conditional sentence type 3 or third conditional is a conditional sentence that is used when the result / consequence of the condition does not have the possibility to materialize because the condition must have been met in the past.

The condition is in the subordinate clause with the subordinate conjunction "if", while the result / consequence is in the main clause.

Function

The type 3 conditional refers to an impossible condition in the past and its probable result in the past. These sentences are truly hypothetical and unreal, because it is now too late for the condition or its result to exist. There is always some implication of regret with type 3 conditional sentences. The reality is the opposite of, or contrary to, what the sentence expresses. In type 3 conditional sentences, the time is the past and the situation is hypothetical.

Examples

If I had worked harder I would have passed the exam. (But I didn't work hard, and I didn't pass the exam.)

If I had known you were coming I would have baked a cake. (But I didn't know and I didn't bake a cake.)

I would have been happy if you had called me on my birthday. (But you didn't call me and I am not happy.)

In type 3 conditional sentences, you can also use modals in the main clause instead of "would" to express the degree of certainty, permission, or a recommendation about the outcome.

Examples

If I had worked harder I might have passed the exam.

You could have been on time if you had caught the bus.

If he called you, you could go.

If you bought my school supplies for me, I might be able to go to the park.

Formulas for Conditional Sentence Type 3

The conditional clause (if + condition) uses the past perfect tense, while the main clause (result) uses the perfect modal (modal + have + past participle).

Notes:

1. The sentence can begin with an if clause or a main clause. If the sentence begins with an ‘if clause’, put a comma between the if clause and the main clause.

• (If) + (past tense, or could ) + (,) + ( present unreal conditional (would) or modals)

• (present unreal conditional (would) or modals ) + (if) + (past tense, or could)

Examples:

If I had studied, I would have passed the exam. (or) I would have passed the exam if I had studied.

If the museum had been open, we would have seen many different handworks. (or) We would have seen many different handworks if the museum had been open.

If the child had had breakfast, she would have been active. (or) She would have been active if the child had had breakfast.

2. If you want, we can use modals in both ‘ıf clause’ and ‘main clause’ or you can use modals only in one part.

Examples:

If I had had the  power, I might have looked after myself.

If my son could have taken the English course, he could have passed the exam.

If  she could have gone to Mexico, she would have seen the best friends.

3. In Type 3, one or two of the clauses can be negative

Examples:

If I had passed my exam, I would not ( wouldn’t ) have been sad.

If you had not ( hadn’t ) listened to me, you would n’t have been successful.

If she hadn’t fallen off the bicycle, she would have arrived at the school in time.

4. Using Type 3 in questions

Examples:

What would have happen if there hadn’t been any electricity in our lives?

Would you have helped me if you had had time?

Wouldn’t you have studied hard if I hadn’t warned you?

What would you have done if you had had lots of money?

5. Tenses and structures can be used in If Clauses- Type 3 are given below:

• In If Clause;  we can use past perfect tense, past perfect continuous tense and  could + have + V3.

Examples:

If Jack had known where you were, he would probably have came you.

If you had been looking around carefully, you would have seen me.

If they could have developed their bussiness, they would have enlarged their workplaces.

• In main clause; We can use would + have + V3, could + have + V3 and might + have +V3.

Examples:

If you had came here a bit early, you would have seen the most famous actor of London.

If my income had been very much, I could have bought a house with a garden.

If I had been an educated mother, I might have brought up my children better.

Dialogue about Type 3 If Conditional

Monica : I went to your house yesterday, but nobody was home.

Desta : I’m sorry. I slept in my cousin’s house because my parents weren’t home. I would have stayed at home if you had told me.

Monica : I sent a message before.

Desta : Really?

Monica : Yes.

Desta : Oh, I just remembered that I turned off my phone. I am really sorry,Mon. If I had turned on my phone, I would have checked your message.

Monica : It’s okay, Desta.

This is my video about dialogue conditional sentences type 3

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