Third conditional for regrets and missed opportunities in the past
Q1. If I had studied harder, I ___ the exam
Third conditional for academic regrets. Study was inadequate. Failure resulted. Lessons were learned. Too late.
Q2. She would have called if she ___ your number
Past perfect for missed communication. Numbers were unavailable. Phones stayed silent. Connections were not made.
Q3. If they had left earlier, they ___ the train
Third conditional for transport failures. Departure was delayed. Trains were missed. Platforms were empty.
Q4. We would have gone to the party if we ___ invited
Past perfect passive. Invitations were not received. Social exclusion stings. Alternative plans formed.
Q5. If he had not missed the bus, he ___ late
Negative third conditional. Buses were missed. Lateness resulted. Excuses were drafted.