3 conditional

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What is the 3rd conditional used for?

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The 3rd conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past that did not happen. It often expresses regret or reflection on past events.

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Structure of the 3rd conditional

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The structure is: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.

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Example of 3rd conditional: If I __________ (to know) about the party, I __________ (to go).

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If I had known about the party, I would have gone.

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What does 'had asked' indicate in a conditional sentence?

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It indicates a past action that did not occur, leading to a hypothetical result.

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Complete the sentence: If she __________ (to study) harder, she __________ (to pass) the exam.

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If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.

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What is the difference between 2nd and 3rd conditional?

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The 2nd conditional refers to present or future unreal situations, while the 3rd conditional refers to past unreal situations.

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Fill in the blank: If we __________ (to win) the match, we __________ (to celebrate) tonight.

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If we had won the match, we would have celebrated tonight.

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What is the purpose of using 'would' in the 3rd conditional?

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'Would' is used to express the result of a hypothetical situation that did not occur.

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Example of a negative 3rd conditional: If I __________ (to not forget) my keys, I __________ (to not be) locked out.

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If I had not forgotten my keys, I would not have been locked out.

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What is the role of 'if' in conditional sentences?

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'If' introduces the condition that must be met for the result to occur.