English grammar

Mixed Conditionals

Mixed conditionals combine elements of the second and third conditional to link a past event to a present consequence, or a present situation to a past consequence.

If + past perfect, would + base verb (or variations)

Real Examples from Native Speakers

"If little me could have ever have thought this, I I wouldn't have believed it."

Emotional Farewell From An Australian TV Actor

How it works

Formula

If + past perfect, would + base verb (or variations)

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