How to use the Third Conditional
Hi Guys!
Today we are going to be taking a look at the third conditional. The third conditional is a bit more difficult than 0,1st and 2nd however it will go a long way in making you sound more like a native.
So When do we use the Third Conditional?
Normally we us the Third Conditional to talk about the consequences of a real life or hypothetical situation in the past. We often use the Third Conditional to talk about past regrets
For example:
- If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
So how do we use the Third Conditional?
So essentially, to create a sentence in the third conditional we use If + past perfect, would/wouldn’t have + past participle
So for example
- If you had told me about the party, I would have come.
Like other conditionals, you can also invert the structure making it:
- I would have come if you would have told me about the party.
Another thing to note is that I would is normally contracted to I’d and you would to you’d by native speakers so:
- I’d have come if you’d have told me about the party.
I hope that you this post was helpful. If you have any questions leave a comment below!
