We use different conditionals to express ourselves clearly. A conditional consists of two clauses: first, is the condition or the if-clause and the main or result clause. We are going to look at two mixed conditionals that express unreal situations.
Mixed conditionals is where the tense in the main clause is different from the tense in the conditional-clause (also called if-clause).
Usage:
1. Past to Present
If I had taken an aspirin, I wouldn’t have a headache now.
2. Past to Future
If I had known that you are going to come by tomorrow, I would be in then.
3. Present to Past
If she had enough money, she could have done this trip to Hawaii.
4. Present to Future
If I were you, I would be spending my vacation in Seattle.
5. Future to Past
If I weren’t flying to Detroit, I would have planned a trip to Vancouver.
6. Future to Present
If I were taking this exam next week, I would be high-strung.