Present Hypothetical Conditionals versus Past Hypothetical Conditionals
We use present hypothetical conditionals to talk about imaginary situations. The simple past tense
is used in the if-clause. Would, could, or might is used in the result clause.
If you asked me my opinion, I would tell you the truth.
If we knew where she lived, we could send her flowers.
We use past hypothetical conditionals to talk about things that did not happen in the past.
They are often used to express regret or criticism. The past perfect is used in the if-clause.
Would have, could have, or might have is used in the result clause.
If I had tutored him, he might have passed the test.
(But I didn’t tutor him, so he didn’t pass the test.)
If Audra had been honest, she would not have gotten into trouble.
(But Audra didn’t tell the truth, so she did get into trouble.)
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