At a glance
- 1Think of a past factI didn't study, so I failed.
- 2If + had + V3 (the opposite)If I had studied,
- 3would have + V3I would have passed.
- 4Check positive and negativeit happened → hadn't; it didn't happen → had
A different past
If I had studied, I would have passed the exam. (But I didn't study, and I failed.)
If we had left earlier, we wouldn't have missed the bus.
If she had taken an umbrella, she wouldn't have got wet.
If they had had a map, they wouldn't have got lost.
If+had+past participle, would have+past participle
We talk about the past. It is too late to change it. Often we feel regret.
- What would you have done if you had been there?
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.