EN · Patterns
If + subject + past simple, + subject + could + have + past participle
This set contains 9 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
If Sshe HrPasthad v2studied harder, Sshe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastpassed the exam.
Explanation
If she had studied harder, she could have passed the exam.
If Sthey HrPasthad v2planned better, Sthey Mcould Hrhave v2Pastavoided the delays.
Explanation
If they had planned better, they could have avoided the delays.
If She HrPasthad v2known about the meeting, She Mcould Hrhave v2Pastattended.
Explanation
If he had known about the meeting, he could have attended.
Patternsknow — knew — known
If Swe HrPasthad v2saved more money, Swe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastbought the equipment.
Explanation
If we had saved more money, we could have bought the equipment.
Patternsbuy — bought — bought
If Sshe HrPasthad v2asked for help, Sshe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastfinished on time.
Explanation
If she had asked for help, she could have finished on time.
If Sthey HrPasthad v2prepared better, Sthey Mcould Hrhave v2Pastwon the contract.
Explanation
If they had prepared better, they could have won the contract.
Patternswin — won — won
If She HrPasthad v2followed the instructions, She Mcould Hrhave v2Pastavoided the mistake.
Explanation
If he had followed the instructions, he could have avoided the mistake.
If Swe HrPasthad v2acted sooner, Swe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastprevented the issue.
Explanation
If we had acted sooner, we could have prevented the issue.
If Sshe HrPasthad v2taken the opportunity, Sshe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastadvanced her career.
Explanation
If she had taken the opportunity, she could have advanced her career.
Patternstake — took — taken