Third conditional for unreal past situations and expressions of regret
Q1. If I had studied harder, I ___ the exam
Third conditional: if + past perfect, would have + past participle. Regrets linger. Grades were received.
Q2. She would not have missed the train if she ___ earlier
Past perfect in the if-clause. Departures were delayed. Trains waited for no one.
Q3. If they had invited us, we ___ to the party
Invitations were not sent. Parties occurred without us. Hindsight is perfect.
Q4. What would you have done if you ___ about the meeting?
Knowledge was absent. Meetings proceeded. Absence was noted.
Q5. He would not have been late if his alarm ___
Alarms failed. Mornings were missed. Tardiness ensued.