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Conditionals. Mixed Conditional



Условные предложения в английском языке


Zero conditional

First Conditional


Second Conditional
 Third Conditional


Mixed Conditional

Смешанные условные предложения

Смешанные условные предложения в английском языке – бывают двух типов, чаще всего для образования смешанных условных предложений используются условные предложения II и III типа.
1. Смешение II и III типа условных предложений.
В этом случае придаточное предложение относится к настоящему времени, а главное предложение относится к прошлому и описывает ситуацию, которая уже произошла.
Примеры:If I were smarter, I would have graduated from Stanford. – Если бы я был сообразительнее, я бы закончил Стэнфорд.
2. Смешение III и II типа условных предложений.
В этом случае придаточное предложение относится к прошлому времени, а главное предложение к настоящему.
Примеры:If my father hadn’t lost his keys, we wouldn’t have to wait until he finds them. – Если бы мой отец не потерял ключи, нам не пришлось бы ждать, пока он найдет их.

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