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Conditional 3 - Coggle Diagram
Conditional 3
Conditional 3 is used to
- talk about consequences of not happened past
If she had studied, she would have passed the exam.
If we had taken a taxi, we wouldn't have missed the plane.
He would have been on time for the interview if he had left the house at nine.
She wouldn't have been tired if she had gone to bed earlier.
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punctuation
If-clause last
- no comma between clauses
You get fat if you eat too much.
If-clause first
- followed by a comma
If you eat too much, you get fat.
Inverted if-less structures
- followed by a comma
Had I realised what you intended,
words to introduce conditionals (if, unless, as long as, provided…)
If, as long as, provided
- pre-requirement for the other clause (possible)
You can borrow my bike providing/provided you bring it back.
You're welcome to stay with us as/so long as you share the expenses.
If, imagine, supporting
- pre-requirement for the other clause (imaginary, unreal)
Imagine we could all fly. Wouldn't that be fun!
Supposing you'd missed the train. What would you have done?
Unless + present simple
- used in the meaning ’expect if’
Come tomorrow unless I phone.
I'll take the job unless the pay is too low.
I'll be back tomorrow unless there's a plane strike.
Let's have dinner out - unless you're too tired.
I'm going to dig the garden this afternoon, unless it rains.
- NOT used for other if-negatives
I'll drive over and see you, unless the car breaks down.
I'll be surprised if the car doesn't break down soon.
So we'll meet this evening at 7.00 - unless my train's late.
If my train isn’t late it will be the first time this week,
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