Exercise: mixed conditionals 1

Exercise on mixed conditionals - third conditional (if clause) + second conditional

Explanation of mixed conditionals (listen and read)...

Choose the correct solution from the verb suggestions in brackets and write it in the space provided. These are mixed conditionals, where the situation in the present is due to something that happened in the past. The if clause is in the third conditional. Choose the modal would for the second conditional in the main clause.

Example:
If we (leave earlier), we (be) there by now.

had left would be

1) If our car (not run out) of petrol, we (be) there before lunch.

2) If Mary (look after) her grandmother better, she (not fall) ill so often.

3) There (be) far more trees here today if the authorities (not allow) the construction companies to move into the area.

4) He (not dress) like that now if I (marry) him!

5) I (not know) anything about the Romans now if I (not learn) about them at school.

6) If you (listen) to me in the first place, we (not be) in this mess.

7) If I (do) better in the interview, I (have) that job now.

8) We (be living) on a cleaner planet today if people (change) to electric cars many years ago.

9) I (be working) in a better job now if I (study) more when I was at university.

10) If your instructions (be) clearer, I (not be) lost now.

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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