EN · Patterns

If + subject + had + past participle, + 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 v2invested earlier, Sthey Mcould Hrhave v2Pastmade a profit.

Explanation

If they had invested earlier, they could have made a profit.

Patternsmake — made — made

If She HrPasthad v2called on time, She Mcould Hrhave v2Pastavoided the issue.

Explanation

If he had called on time, he could have avoided the issue.

If Swe HrPasthad v2planned better, Swe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastfinished the project sooner.

Explanation

If we had planned better, we could have finished the project sooner.

If SI HrPasthad v2taken the job offer, S*I Mcould Hrhave st*Pastbeen v2Pastpromoted by now.

Explanation

If I had taken the job offer, I could have been promoted by now.

Patternstake — took — taken^the job offer

If Sshe HrPasthad v2known the truth, Sshe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastmade a different decision.

Explanation

If she had known the truth, she could have made a different decision.

Patternsknow — knew — known^make — made — made^a different decision

If Sthey HrPasthad v2attended the meeting, Sthey Mcould Hrhave v2Pastcontributed valuable ideas.

Explanation

If they had attended the meeting, they could have contributed valuable ideas.

If She HrPasthad v2saved more money, She Mcould Hrhave v2Pastbought the house.

Explanation

If he had saved more money, he could have bought the house.

Patternsbuy — bought — bought

If Swe HrPasthad v2left earlier, Swe Mcould Hrhave v2Pastcaught the train.

Explanation

If we had left earlier, we could have caught the train.

Patternsleave — left — left^catch — caught — caught