I didn't catch the plane. The plane crashed killing everyone :-( (Express relief.)
If I'd caught the plane, I would have died in the plane crash.
Jon passed the exam so his parents didn't kill him. (Express relief.)
If Jon had failed the exam, his parents would have killed him.
He missed the bus and was late for the interview. He didn't get the job. (Express regret.)
If he hadn't missed the bus and been late, he might have got the job.
Julia got detention so she missed Jon's party.
If Julia hadn't got detention, she wouldn't have missed Jon's party.
I didn't win the lottery so I couldn't buy a dog sanctuary.
If I'd won the lottery, I could've bought a dog sanctuary.
What / you / do / if / you / fail / end of year exams?
I would have cried myself to sleep every day.
If Jon _____________ (hear) the joke, he might have laughed.
had heard
If the students ______________ (bribe) the teacher, he ______________ (give) them good marks.
had bribed / would have given
If I hadn't gone to that wedding, I wouldn't have met my future wife. Did she go to the wedding? Is she married now?
Yes and Yes. Does this express relief or regret?
I had a hangover because I drank too much beer. (Express regret)
If I hadn't drunk so much beer I wouldn't have got a hangover.
If Jon had stolen all that money, he wouldn't have kept studying in London! Did Jon steal the money? Did he keep studying in London?
No and Yes! Does this express relief or regret?
Jon robbed the bank so he could afford to go to France.
If Jon hadn't robbed the bank he couldn't have gone to France!
