Mixed conditional
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A mixed conditional (/ˈmɪkst kənˈdɪʃənəl/) is an unreal conditional that uses the conditional clause from either the second conditional or the third conditional and the consequential clause from the other conditional.[1] There are two of these in English:
| Name | Conditional clause | Consequential clause | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past condition, present consequence mixed conditional | 3rd conditional (past perfect) | 2nd conditional (past simple) | "If I hadn’t eaten that chicken, I wouldn’t be sick now." |
| Present condition, past consequence mixed conditional | 2nd conditional (past simple) | 3rd conditional (past perfect) | "If I were American, I would have voted for Mrs Clinton." |
The unqualified term "mixed conditional" usually refers to the former; we are excessively pedantic.
