Grammar Test (B1): Third Conditional Sentences (If)

Third Conditional Test

Instructions: Complete each sentence using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the third conditional.
The third conditional is used to talk about past situations that did not happen and their imaginary results.
Structure: If + past perfect, … would have + past participle

Example:
Yesterday was Jean’s birthday. Pascale decided to buy a cake for Jean, but when she got to the party, Jean already had a cake.
If Pascale (know) had known that Jean already had a cake, she (buy) would have bought ice cream instead.

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1. Tom didn’t study for the exam, so he failed it.
If Tom (study) harder, he (pass) the exam.

2. I missed the bus because I woke up late.
If I (wake up) earlier, I (not miss) the bus.

3. They didn’t book the tickets in advance, so they paid a higher price.
If they (book) earlier, they (pay) less.

4. She didn’t follow the directions, so she got lost.
If she (follow) the directions, she (not get) lost.

5. We didn’t bring an umbrella, and it rained.
If we (bring) an umbrella, we (not get) wet.

6. He didn’t save money, so he couldn’t buy a car.
If he (save) more money, he (buy) a car.

7. Anna didn’t check the weather forecast, so she went hiking in the rain.
If Anna (check) the weather forecast, she (not go) hiking.

8. We didn’t leave early, so we arrived late at the meeting.
If we (leave) earlier, we (arrive) on time.

9. He didn’t listen to his doctor, so he got worse.
If he (listen) to his doctor, he (feel) better.

10. They didn’t read the instructions, so they made a mistake.
If they (read) the instructions, they (not make) a mistake.