Категория: Conditional sentences (Условни изречения)

There are two types of mixed conditional sentences. One of them states the present result of a past condition and the other state the past result of a present or continuing condition.

Present result of a past condition

Here we use a past perfect in the if-clause and would + infinitive in the main clause.

• If I had accepted that job I would be a millionaire now.
• If I had married him I would live happy now.

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Here we use a past perfect in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the result clause.

• If I had won that award, my life would have changed.
• If she had studied science, she would have found a better job.

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Here we use a simple past in the if-clause and would + infinitive (bare form of the verb) in the result clause.

• If you asked, they would help you.
• If it rained, you would get wet.
• If you loved her, she would love you.
• If I had more money, I would buy a new car.
• If he studied more, he would pass the exam.
• If I were the President, I would lower taxes.

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Here we use a simple present in the if-clause and a simple future in the result clause.

• If you want, I will talk to him.
• If I see her, I will give her your love.
• If you finish on time, we will go to the movies.
• If it rains, the match will be cancelled.
• You will be late if you don’t hurry up.
• I will buy a car if I get my rise.

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If clauses are usually used to talk about uncertain events and situations. They often refer to a condition – something which must happen first, so that something else can happen. (още…)