Third conditional
Third conditional
Form
- If + S + had + V3, S + would have + V3
- S + wouldn't have + V3 + if + S + hadn't + V3
- could/might have + V3
Explanation
Used to imagine a different past and its result.
Văn nói hay rút gọn: If I'd known, I'd have come. Chú ý 'd' đầu là had, 'd' sau là would.
Examples
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If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
Nếu tôi học chăm hơn thì tôi đã đỗ kỳ thi.
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We wouldn't have got lost if we had taken a map.
Nếu mang theo bản đồ thì chúng tôi đã không bị lạc.
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If you had told me, I could have helped you.
Nếu bạn nói với tôi thì tôi đã có thể giúp bạn.