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Si-clause type 3: impossible condition (si + pluperfect subj. → conditional perfect)

Si-clause type 3: impossible condition (si + pluperfect subj. → conditional perfect)

Structure:

si + pluperfect subjunctive, conditional perfect

Type 3 conditions are contrary to past fact; the si-clause uses hubiera/hubiese + participle.

Example:

Si hubiera estudiado más, habría aprobado el examen. **Translation:** If I had studied more, I would have passed the exam.

Examples

Si hubiera estudiado más, habría aprobado el examen.

If I had studied more, I would have passed the exam.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Si hubiera estudiado más, habría aprobado el examen."

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