Past events with results in the present (Mixed conditional)

If smb. Had done X, y would be the result.

OR

If smb. Were/had X, y would have been the result.

8. Complete the sentences using the model.

EXAMPLE. If Jim hadn’t missed the plane, he would be here by now.

1. If I had eaten breakfast several hours ago I …

2. I wouldn’t be coughing now if I …

3. You would know how to answer this question if you ….

4. He would have married her long ago if he ….

5. If you had a carpet on the stairs I …

6. If he were a good student he …

7. If they knew each other …

8. If he had taken my advice …

9. If you ate less …

10. The grass would look better …

11. He would have given her the diamonds …

12. If he had changed his wet clothes …

13. If he didn’t love her ….

14. If she weren’t so selfish …

15. If the doctor who treated him weren’t so experienced …

16. You would look much nicer now …

Advanced points

1. to express annoyance

If you would only stop singing, I’d be able to study.

I would very much appreciate it, if you would find him and get him out of here.

I would really appreciate it, if you would forget about it, all right?

2. to express extreme politeness

I would be grateful, if you would pay your bill.

3. to express excuse

If you’ll excuse (forgive/pardon) my saying so, green doesn’t suit you.

4. to talk about later results rather than conditions, meaning ‘if this will happen as a result…’

I will give you 100 pounds if it will help you go on holiday (as a result).

Compare:

I’ll give you 100 pounds if you decide to go on holiday (on condition that).

Translate the following using the model d) where possible.

1. Мы можем придти завтра вечером, если это не расстроит ваших планов. (upset plans)

2. Возвращайтесь поскорее, если появится возможность. (get a chance)

3. Хорошо, я извинюсь, если тебе от этого станет легче. (make smb feel better)

4. Можешь взять моё пальто, если ты вернёшь его завтра вечером. (borrow)

5. Если дождь прекратиться, я открою окно.

6. Дай ей ещё шоколада, если это заставит её замолчать. (make smb quiet)

7. Если ты придёшь первым, займи мне место. (save a seat)

5. To make polite requests with the meaning ‘be willing to’

How do you translate these sentences into Russian?

1. If you will come this way, I’ll take you to the manager’s office.

2. If you’ll just come this way.

3. If your mother will fill in this form, I’ll have her luggage taken up to her room.

4. If you’ll just sit down.

5. If you’ll take a seat, I’ll see if the doctor is free.

6. If you’ll wait, I’ll see if the manager is in.

6. To emphasize the fact, you don’t approve of smb’s insisting on doing smth

If you will stay out late, no wonder you are tired.

If you will drive so fast, no wonder the police keep stopping you.

If you must play the drum, please do it elsewhere (outside).

If you will	tease the dog	you deserve	to get bitten.
If you must	fight each other make such a mess	please do it	outside. elsewhere.