If clause + main clause
- ZERO
If/When + present,.../present
- FIRST
If/Unless + present,.../future (imperative or modal)
- SECOND
If + past simple,.../would (could or might) + infinitive
- THIRD
If + past perfect,.../would have (could have or might have) + past participle (-ed or 3rd column)
- I WISH/IF ONLY + SIMPLE PAST → wish/desire
- I WISH/IF ONLY + WOULD → complaint
- I WISH/IF ONLY + PAST PERFECT → regret
CAREFUL ADRIAN:
ReplyDeleteIF ONLY/I WISH + SIMPLE PAST= WISH OR DESIRE
IF ONLY/I WISH + WOULD= COMPLAINT
IF ONLY/I WISH + PAST PERFECT= REGRET
Got it Cristina! I've just changed it!
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