The third conditional is an if-sentence in English that is used to talk about situations that did not happen in the past. You imagine how things would have been if something happened.
- The verb in the if-clause needs to be in the past perfect (simple).
- You use would + have + past participle of the verb in the main clause.
This is an exercise in which you must fill in the correct verb form.
You can find the exercise below:
Third Conditional Exercise 2
Complete the following sentences by filling in the correct form of the verb in the third conditional.
1.
If he (to focus) a bit more, he (to win) the race.2.
My mom (to bake) a pie if she (to buy) the ingredients.3.
They (to follow) the leader if they (not, to lose) him.4.
If she (to read) the newspaper this morning, she (to know) what was going on.5.
I (to watch) Sherlock if it (to be) on Netflix.6.
If I (to see) you at the party, I (to tell) you how I felt.7.
We (to eat) a slice of pie if you (to bring) some with you.8.
My best friend (to trust) his new girlfriend if she (not, to cheat) in her previous relationship.9.
If Harry (to practise) more, he (to perform) in front of the whole class.10.
I (to feel) sad if I (not, to study) to become a teacher.More exercises
- Third Conditional Exercise 1
- Third Conditional Exercise 3
- Third Conditional Exercise 4
- Third Conditional Exercise 5