Mixed second and third conditional practice with alternatives to IF
Q1. If I had known, I ___ come sooner
Third conditional for past regrets. Knowledge was lacking. Arrival was delayed. Apologies are offered.
Q2. I wish I ___ afford a holiday
WISH plus COULD expresses desire. Budgets are limited. Holidays are dreamed of. Staycations are planned.
Q3. If she were more confident, she ___ for promotion
Second conditional for hypothetical traits. Confidence is cited. Applications are contemplated. Careers stall.
Q4. Provided you have a ticket, you ___ enter
PROVIDED sets conditions. Tickets are presented. Entry is granted. Systems function.
Q5. He talks as if he ___ everything
AS IF plus past for unreal comparison. Knowledge is performed. Confidence is projected. Reality is debatable.