We use the third conditional to talk about the possible outcomes of situations that happened in the past. It’s a conditional because we cannot change the results of an event, but we can imagine what would have happened.
Structure
If + Subject + Past perfect + Subject + Modal + Have + Past Participle
Examples
-If I had studied harder, I would have passed the test.
-If she had slept earlier, she wouldn’t have been tired for her interview.
-If he had left sooner, he wouldn’t be stuck in traffic.
-If they had paid attention in class, they wouldn’t have failed the course.
-If you still have any doubts, you can check the next video.
Video
Tips
1.If you’re having trouble identifying the third conditional remember, Past = Third conditional.
2.The “if clause” can be omitted in the third conditional when it’s implied in the sentence. Example: I would have gone (if you had invited me)
3.Don’t use third conditional only for regrets, it can have a positive connotation. Example: If I hadn’t gone on that trip, I wouldn’t have met my wife.
Exercises
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