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
"So Tobias decided that if evil had failed here, he would use goodness as a weapon."
Using Goodness As A Weapon In A Short Story
How it works
Formula
If + past perfect, would + base verb (or variations)
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