Unreal Conditional Sentences

Contrary to Fact (3-3)

Situation #1

If I had enough time, I would watch TV now or later on.

If-clause’s grammar point

Simple past

Result-clause’s grammar point

Would + simple form

Situation #2

If I had had enough time, I would have watched TV yesterday.

If-clause’s grammar point

Past perfect

Result-clause’s grammar point

Would have + past participle

Additional Notes for Unreal Conditional Sentences:

1. In truth, you don’t do what you are saying.

2. In truth, you aren’t where you say you are at.

3. In truth, you are not me (I am not you.)

4. Would in the result clause means a predictable result.

5. Could in the result clause means a possible option.

6. Grammar Change: We learned that for past singular subjects, the rules are:

I was

You were

He/She/It was

This rule changes for Conditional Sentences. Both Singular and Plural subject get “were”.

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