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    When we talk about mixed conditionals, we are referring to conditional sentences that combine different types of conditional patterns, with the most common being a type 3 conditional in the if-clause followed by a type 2 conditional in the main clause. This combination contrasts an imagined or real past event with the present result. Less common is a type 2 conditional in the if-clause followed by a type 3 conditional in the main clause, describing ongoing circumstances in relation to a previous past event. Mixed conditionals allow us to discuss past actions or events and their present or potential consequences.

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    When we talk about mixed conditionals, we are referring to conditional sentences that combine different types of conditional patterns, with the most common being a type 3 conditional in the if-clause followed by a type 2 conditional in the main clause. This combination contrasts an imagined or real past event with the present result. Less common is a type 2 conditional in the if-clause followed by a type 3 conditional in the main clause, describing ongoing circumstances in relation to a previous past event. Mixed conditionals allow us to discuss past actions or events and their present or potential consequences.

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    When we talk about mixed conditionals, we are referring to conditional sentences that combine different types of conditional patterns, with the most common being a type 3 conditional in the if-clause followed by a type 2 conditional in the main clause. This combination contrasts an imagined or real past event with the present result. Less common is a type 2 conditional in the if-clause followed by a type 3 conditional in the main clause, describing ongoing circumstances in relation to a previous past event. Mixed conditionals allow us to discuss past actions or events and their present or potential consequences.

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    When we talk about mixed conditionals, we are referring to conditional sentences that combine two different types of conditional

    patterns. These combinations are not all that frequent, but the most common combination is when we have a type 3 conditional in the if-clause (if + past perfect) followed by a type 2 conditional (would + infinitive) in the main clause.

    mixed third / second conditional

    With this combination we are contrasting an imagined or real event in the past with the present result of that. Consider these examples: If he'd taken the medication as prescribed, he wouldn't still be lying sick in bed. If she'd taken reasonable precautions, she wouldn't be pregnant now. If he hadn't run after the car thief and suffered a heart attack, he'd probably be alive today. Note that we can also convey the same idea of past event and present result by using type 3 conditional (if + past perfect, would've + past participle) in both clauses If he'd taken the medication as the doctor ordered, he would've recovered by now. If she'd taken reasonable precautions, she wouldn't have got herself pregnant. If he hadn't run after the car thief and suffered a heart attack, he'd wouldn't have collapsed and died. Note that we use this type of conditional when we regret past action or inaction.

    mixed second / third conditional

    The other possibility, though I think this is less common, is when we have a type 2 conditional in the if-clause (if + past simple) followed by a type 3 conditional (would've + past participle) in the main clause. With this combination, we are describing ongoing circumstances in relation to a previous past event. Consider these examples: If you weren't such a poor dancer, you would've got a job in the chorus line in that musical. If you weren't so blind to his faults, you would've realised that he was out to swindle you. He's old enough to come home by himself, but can you just see him across the busy road?

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