If + past simple, would/could/might + have + past participle
Past results of a present situation or condition.
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If + past simple, would/could/might + have + past participle
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Intro
We use if + past simple, with would/could/might + have and the past participle to talk about the PAST results of a PRESENT situation or condition.
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If we were more realistic when planning projects
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we would have achieved all goals on time.
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If we were more realistic when planning projects, we would have achieved all goals on time.
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Si fuéramos más realistas a la hora de planificar proyectos
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habríamos alcanzado todos los objetivos a tiempo
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Si fuéramos más realistas a la hora de planificar proyectos, habríamos alcanzado todos los objetivos a tiempo
Frases clave
considering past experiences
considerando experiencias pasadas
learning from previous mistakes
aprendiendo de errores anteriores
reflecting on past outcomes
reflexionando sobre resultados pasados
Vocabulario
Frases clave
If we were more realistic when planning projects, we would have achieved all goals on time.
Si fuéramos más realistas al planificar proyectos, habríamos logrado todos los objetivos a tiempo.
If we were more realistic when planning projects, we could improve our results.
Si fuéramos más realistas al planificar proyectos, podríamos mejorar nuestros resultados.
If we were more realistic when planning projects, we might avoid future problems.
Si fuéramos más realistas al planificar proyectos, podríamos evitar problemas futuros.
Considering past experiences helps us to make better decisions.
Considerar experiencias pasadas nos ayuda a tomar mejores decisiones.
Learning from previous mistakes is essential for success.
Aprender de errores anteriores es esencial para el éxito.
Reflecting on past outcomes allows us to improve our future strategies.
Reflexionar sobre resultados pasados nos permite mejorar nuestras futuras estrategias.
Diálogo práctico
We need to improve our planning process.
Necesitamos mejorar nuestro proceso de planificación.
I agree. Considering past experiences could help us.
Estoy de acuerdo. Considerar experiencias pasadas podría ayudarnos.
What do you suggest we do differently?
¿Qué sugieres que hagamos de manera diferente?
We should focus on learning from previous mistakes.
Deberíamos centrarnos en aprender de errores anteriores.
Yes, reflecting on past outcomes is important.
Sí, reflexionar sobre resultados pasados es importante.
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B2⭐ Mixed conditionals 🤓
If + past perfect, would/could/might + infinitive
Present results of a hypothetical situation in the past
If the CEO hadn't made that crucial decision...
Example sentences
If + past simple, would/could/might + have + past participle
Past results of a present situation or condition.
If you weren’t such a dedicated team player,
Example sentences
Dialogue
Finish the sentence
B2⭐ Mixed conditionals 😎
You were late for a meeting.
Now, you don’t know the details of the project.
You should be participating in a business meeting now.
Your bus didn’t come on time.
You don’t know English well enough.
You didn’t get a new job.
Dialogue
What's the deadline for the new project?
Test
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