Mixed conditionals combining past causes with present results in social contexts
Q1. If I had known you were in town, I ___ you to dinner
Mixed conditional: past ignorance, present invitation. Knowledge was lacking. Hospitality is offered. Belatedly.
Q2. She would not be so upset if you ___ her feelings yesterday
Mixed conditional: past action, present emotion. Feelings were wounded. Upset persists. Apologies are needed.
Q3. If they were more considerate, they ___ not have cancelled at the last minute
Mixed conditional: present trait, past action. Consideration is lacking. Cancellations happened. Disappointment lingers.
Q4. We would be at the party now if we ___ the invitation
Mixed conditional: past decision, present location. Invitations were declined. FOMO is real.
Q5. If he had saved his money, he ___ not be broke now
Mixed conditional: past saving, present poverty. Money was spent. Broke is current. Budgeting is considered.