Definition of the Third Conditional

The Third Conditional is used to describe a past situation that did not happen and a past event that did not happen as a result. They can be used to express a missed opportunity.
The important thing about the third conditional is that both the condition and result are impossible now.

How to form the Third Conditional

Examples of the Third Conditional

More example and explanations of the Third Conditional

If he had studied, he would have passed the exam – He did not study and that is probably why he did not pass the exam.
If we had left home earlier, we would not have missed our train. – We did not leave earlier and because of this, we missed our train.

As with all conditional sentences, the order of the clauses can be changed. However, you may have to rearrange the pronouns and correct the punctuation.

What is an Adverb of Time?

Adverbs of time, tell us when a verb takes place. We usually place adverbs of time at the end of a sentence. For example, I first met Paul last year. If you want to place more emphasis on the time then it can place at the start of the sentence – Last year was the best year of my life.

List of common adverbs of time

Already

Ago

Before

Yet

Never

Soon

Yesterday

Lately

Just

Always,

Recently

During

Sometimes

Usually

So far

Annually

Daily

Monthly

Tomorrow

Weekly

Yearly

Examples of Adverbs of Time

I haven’t been going to play tennis lately.

We recently bought a new bike.

Lately, you’ve been very unpleasant to everyone at work.

They recently relocated to London.

The morning newspaper arrives daily.

Steven forgot his keys yesterday and again today.

I have to go now.

I first met Paul last year.

Last year was the best year of my life.

Tomorrow I will take my English exam

Yesterday my troubles seemed so far away

I have never heard this before.

I have not seen him since he left school..

I haven’t spoken to her yet.

She’ll be here soon.

I haven’t been feeling so well lately.

I’ve never been to Spain.

He left the office over an hour ago.

What is an Adverb of Manner?

Adverbs of manner gives us more information about how a verb is done. Adverbs of manner are probably the most common types of adverbs that are used in English. For example – Kate sings beautifully.

Very often, adverbs of manner are adjectives with -ly added to the end, but this is not always the case. Some adverbs of manner will have the same spelling as the adjective form.

List of common adverbs of manner

Slowly
Rapidly
Clumsily
Diligently
Sweetly
Warmly
Sadly
Calmly
Politely
Kindly
Lazily
Generously
Happily
Neatly
Patiently
Softly
Quickly
Beautifully
Badly
Anxiously

Notice how the adverbs are formed by adding -ly to the adjectives bad, correct and quick, although there is a slight spelling change when forming an adverb with the adjective easy – easily.

As mentioned, some adverbs of manner take the same spelling as the adjective and never add an -ly to the end:
My dad works hard. (not hardly)
Kate dances well. (not welly)

Examples of Adverb of Manner

Kate passed the exam easily.
They walked quickly to catch the bus.
The birthday party went badly.
Simon answered all the questions correctly.
My mother trimmed the red roses neatly.
I combed my daughters hair carefully because it had lots of tangles.
Please don’t shout at me. Why can’t you talk to me calmly?
Could you please speak more slowly please.
She sings beautifully.
We waited anxiously at the hospital