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Mixed Conditionals

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1. Read one line2. Say it out loud3. Make one personal version
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  1. Do not memorize first.
  2. Say the sentence even if it feels slow.
  3. Rest 10 seconds between sets.
  4. Stop when the pattern feels easier to repeat.

Use mixed conditionals when a past event affects the present.

Daniel's reflection

  1. If I hadn't met those people, I probably wouldn't be the same person today.
  2. If Daniel hadn't stayed, he wouldn't be helping someone now.
  3. If he had given up years ago, he wouldn't have this confidence today.
  4. If people hadn't helped him, he might not understand newcomers so well now.
  5. If he hadn't made mistakes, he wouldn't be so patient with others.
  6. If he had avoided every hard moment, he wouldn't be the person he is now.

Real examples

  1. If I hadn't practiced, I wouldn't feel confident now.
  2. If she hadn't taken that job, she wouldn't know those people today.
  3. If he had never asked for help, he might still feel lost.
  4. If we hadn't started early, we wouldn't be ready now.
  5. If I had given up, I wouldn't be speaking better today.

Your Turn

  1. Complete: If Daniel hadn't stayed, he wouldn't _____.
  2. Complete: If I hadn't practiced, I wouldn't _____.
  3. Say one sentence with If I hadn't..., I wouldn't... now.

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