Type 3 If Conditional

💟Type 3 If conditional💟

Definition of Conditional Sentence Type 3

Conditional sentence type 3 or third conditional is a conditional sentence that is used when the result / consequence of the condition does not have the possibility to materialize because the condition must have been met in the past.

The condition is in the subordinate clause with the subordinate conjunction "if", while the result / consequence is in the main clause.

Function

The type 3 conditional refers to an impossible condition in the past and its probable result in the past. These sentences are truly hypothetical and unreal, because it is now too late for the condition or its result to exist. There is always some implication of regret with type 3 conditional sentences. The reality is the opposite of, or contrary to, what the sentence expresses. In type 3 conditional sentences, the time is the past and the situation is hypothetical.

Examples

• If I had worked harder I would have passed the exam. (But I didn't work hard, and I didn't pass the exam.)
• If I had known you were coming I would have baked a cake. (But I didn't know and I didn't bake a cake.)
• I would have been happy if you had called me on my birthday. (But you didn't call me and I am not happy.)

In type 3 conditional sentences, you can also use modals in the main clause instead of "would" to express the degree of certainty, permission, or a recommendation about the outcome.

Examples

• If I had worked harder I might have passed the exam.
• You could have been on time if you had caught the bus.
• If he called you, you could go.
• If you bought my school supplies for me, I might be able to go to the park.

Formulas for Conditional Sentence Type 3

The conditional clause (if + condition) uses the past perfect tense, while the main clause (result) uses the perfect modal (modal + have + past participle).

complex sentence
subordinate clause (if + condition)	main clause (result/consequence)
if + past perfect	would/should/could/might + have + past participle

If-clause can be at the beginning or middle of a sentence. When if-clause takes place at the beginning of the sentence, a comma is placed before the main clause.

Form

In a type 3 conditional sentence, the tense in the "if" clause is the past perfect, and the tense in the main clause is the perfect conditional or the perfect continuous conditional.

If clause (condition)	Main clause (result)
If + past perfect	perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional
If this thing had happened	that thing would have happened.

As in all conditional sentences, the order of the clauses is not fixed. You may have to rearrange the pronouns and adjust punctuation when you change the order of the clauses, but the meaning is identical.

Examples

• If it had rained, you would have gotten wet.
• You would have gotten wet if it had rained.
• You would have passed your exam if you had worked harder.
• If you had worked harder, you would have passed your exam.
• I would have believed you if you hadn't lied to me before.
• If you hadn't lied to me before, I would have believed you.

Contractions

Both would and had can be contracted to 'd, which can be confusing if you are not confident with type 3 conditional sentences. Remember 2 rules:
would never appears in the if-clause so if 'd appears in the if clause, it must be abbreviating had.
had never appears before have so if 'd appears on a pronoun just before have, it must be abbreviating would.

Examples

• If I'd known you were in hospital, I'd have visited you.
• If I had known you were in hospital, I would have visited you.
• I'd have bought you a present if I'd known it was your birthday.
• I would have bought you a present if I had known it was your birthday.
• If you'd given me your e-mail, I'd have written to you.
• If you had given me your e-mail, I would have written to you.

The perfect conditional tense

The perfect conditional of any verb is composed of three elements:
would + have + past participle
Have followed by the past participle is used in other constructions as well. it is called the "perfect infinitive".

Subject	+ would	+ have	+ past participle
He	Would	have	Gone
They	Would	have	Stayed

To Go: perfect conditional

Affirmative	Negative	Interrogative	Interrogative negative
I would have gone	I wouldn't have gone	Would I have gone?	Wouldn't I have gone?
You would have gone	You wouldn't have gone	Would you have gone?	Wouldn't you have gone?
He would have gone	He wouldn't have gone	Would he have gone?	Wouldn't he have gone?
She would have gone	She wouldn't have gone	Would she have gone?	Wouldn't she have gone?
We would have gone	We wouldn't have gone	Would we have gone?	Wouldn't we have gone?
They would have gone	They wouldn't have gone	Would they have gone?	Wouldn't they have gone?

Using Type 3:

The conditional sentences indicate us a possible condition and its probable result. It means  that the expected actions depends on a condition. If Clauses – Type 3 is used to express the past and  the impossible situations that can no longer be changed. In other words, The condition specified in  the clause is imaginary or unreal or impossible condition in the past that did not happen.

Type 3 is often used to express criticism or regret;

Examples:

• If he had talked to me, I would have listened to him. ( but he didn’t talk to me )
• If it had rained last weekend,  we would have stayed at home. ( but it didn’t rain last weekend)
• If she had saved enough money, she would have bought a new bicycle. ( but she didn’t save enough money )
• If it had been a huge explosion, so many people couldn’t have been affected. ( but it is huge explosion so many people affected )
• If the student had listened to the teacher carefully, he would have answered the questions easily. ( but he didn’t )
• If my daugter had seen this toys, she probably would have wanted me to buy them. ( but she didn’t see them)
• If I had guessed the future, I would have taken some precautions againist what would happen. ( but I didn’t guess)
• If she had found his phone number, she might have called him for the party. ( but she didn’t find it)
• If I could have spoken english very well, I would have talked to the tourists in Paris. ( but I couldn’t)
• If he had been good at math, he would have got a high score from the exam last week. ( but he wasn’t good at)
• If we had had the necessary ingredients for a cake, we could have made a cake. ( but we didn’t have)
• If I had been a smart boy, I would not have annoyed my mother. ( but I wasn’t a smart boy)
• If Marry had had a meeting, she would have gone to the Office. ( but she didn’t have a meeting)
• If I had waited for you more, I would have missed the plane. ( but I didn’t wait )
• If she had gone on a picnic, she would have had a lot of fun. ( but she didn’t go)
• If David had married with me, I would have been the luckiest woman in the world. ( but he didn’t marry with me)
• If you had participated in the competition, you would have won  the prize. ( but you didn’t participate )

Notes:

1. The sentence can begin with an if clause or a main clause. If the sentence begins with an ‘if clause’, put a comma between the if clause and the main clause.

(If) + (past tense, or could ) + (,) + ( present unreal conditional (would) or modals)

(present unreal conditional (would) or modals ) + (if) + (past tense, or could)

Examples:

• If I had studied, I would have passed the exam. (or) I would have passed the exam if I had studied.
• If the museum had been open, we would have seen many different handworks. (or) We would have seen many different handworks if the museum had been open.
• If the child had had breakfast, she would have been active. (or) She would have been active if the child had had breakfast.

2. If you want, we can use modals in both ‘ıf clause’ and ‘main clause’ or you can use modals only in one part.

Examples:

• If I had had the  power, I might have looked after myself.
• If my son could have taken the English course, he could have passed the exam.
• If  she could have gone to Mexico, she would have seen the best friends.

3. In Type 3, one or two of the clauses can be negative

Examples:

• If I had passed my exam, I would not ( wouldn’t ) have been sad.
• If you had not ( hadn’t ) listened to me, you would n’t have been successful.
• If she hadn’t fallen off the bicycle, she would have arrived at the school in time.

4. Using Type3 in questions

Examples:

• What would have happen if there hadn’t been any electricity in our lives?
• Would you have helped me if you had had time?
• Wouldn’t you have studied hard if I hadn’t warned you?
• What would you have done if you had had lots of money?

5. Tenses and structures can be used in If Clauses- Type 3 are given below:

a. In If Clause;  we can use past perfect tense, past perfect continuous tense and  could + have + V3.

Examples:

• If Jack had known where you were, he would probably have came you.
• If you had been looking around carefully, you would have seen me.
• If they could have developed their bussiness, they would have enlarged their workplaces.

b. In main clause; We can use would + have + V3, could + have + V3 and might + have +V3.

Examples:

• If you had came here a bit early, you would have seen the most famous actor of London.
• If my income had been very much, I could have bought a house with a garden.
• If I had been an educated mother, I might have brought up my children better.

To better understand it, please watch the video below

The readers can also see the video that I have made

Dialogue about Type 3 If Conditional

Yuli   : have you found your cat?

Valent : yes, I have. I wouldn’t have found her if Shawn had not helped me.

Yuli   : What a relief! I’m sorry I couldn’t help you at that time.

Valent : It’s okay. By the way, how was holiday in France?

Yuli   : It was so exciting. If I my mother had not called me, I would have stayed longer.

Valent : Glad to hear that. I wish I had had money to go France with you.

Conclusion  :

From dialogue above that there is conditional sentences type 3. Which is contained in the sentences :

• I wouldn’t have found her if Shawn had not helped me.
• If I my mother had not called me, I would have stayed longer.

That’s the conditional sentences type 3 is contained in the dialogue.

My video

This is my video about dialogue conditional sentences type 3

Readers can also see other example of dialogue below

Readers can also try link exercise below

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/conditional-sentences/typ

That’s an explanation from me, hope it is for reader. Thank you💓💓😉😉