Is it possible to combine conditional sentence type II ( unreal present) with type III (unreal Past)
like this sentence :
If they hadn't got sponsorship, they would be unable to conduct the seminar.
I will really appreciate any help :-)
Conditional Sentence
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Re: Conditional Sentence
No, in every single sentence, you should use only one conditional type.
Re: Conditional Sentence
If they hadn't have got sponsorship, they would not have been able to conduct the seminar.
I think this would be correct..
I think this would be correct..
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Re: Conditional Sentence
Actually, there is a "fourth" type of conditional sentence called "Mixed Conditionals."
YES, you can put together in one sentence type 2 and type 3 conditionals to express an unreal past with results in the present.
Other examples:
If George had attended the meeting (last week), he would be aware of the latest developments (now).
If costs hadn't gone up twenty percent, we would be making a profit.
If you had received the press release, you would know about the product.
For more details, you can check "The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar." (Conditional, p. 84)
YES, you can put together in one sentence type 2 and type 3 conditionals to express an unreal past with results in the present.
Other examples:
If George had attended the meeting (last week), he would be aware of the latest developments (now).
If costs hadn't gone up twenty percent, we would be making a profit.
If you had received the press release, you would know about the product.
For more details, you can check "The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar." (Conditional, p. 84)
Re: Conditional Sentence
Rosalinda Perez, I agree with you.
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Re: Conditional Sentence
Dear Shayanjameel:
Yes, WAS would be correct as you were talking about something that ACTUALLY happened.
Rosalinda Perez
Yes, WAS would be correct as you were talking about something that ACTUALLY happened.
Rosalinda Perez