Mixed Conditionals（混合条件文）は、異なる時制の条件節と結果節を組み合わせた英文です。たとえば、過去の状況と現在の結果を結びつけるなど、複合的な状況を表現するのに役立ちます。英語を勉強する際には、これらの文型を理解し、正確に使い分けることが重要です。
今回の演習では、Mixed Conditionalsを使ったさまざまな文を用意しました。空欄に入る適切な語句を考え、文を完成させてください。文脈をよく読み、時制の一致に注意しながら答えを導き出すことが求められます。この演習を通じて、実際の英語表現に一歩近づくことができるでしょう。
Exercise 1: Mixed Conditionals – Past and Present Realities
If she *hadn’t missed* (miss) the train, she would be here by now.
He might not be so tired if he *had gone* (go) to bed earlier last night.
If I *were* (be) you, I would have spoken to the manager about the issue yesterday.
She wouldn’t be struggling now if she *had finished* (finish) her degree.
If you *hadn’t told* (tell) me the truth, I still would be in the dark.
Had he studied harder in his youth, he *would have* (have) more opportunities now.
If it *had been* (be) sunny, we could have gone for a picnic, but it’s raining now.
She would have more confidence speaking English if she *had practiced* (practice) more when she was a child.
If the weather *hadn’t been* (be) so bad yesterday, they would go camping today.
He could participate in the competition today if he *hadn’t injured* (injure) his leg last week.
If they *had taken* (take) the advice, they wouldn’t be facing this problem today.
She *wouldn’t feel* (not feel) so out of place now if she had joined the club earlier.
If he *had studied* (study) harder, he wouldn’t be retaking the exam today.
She *would be* (be) happier now if she had made different choices in the past.
Had you told me what was happening, I *wouldn’t have* (not have) made such a big mistake.
Exercise 2: Mixed Conditionals – Various Timeframes
If she *studied* (study) more regularly, she wouldn’t have failed the final exam.
Were it not for his quick thinking yesterday, we *would be* (be) in a bad situation now.
If you *had listened* (listen) to my advice, you wouldn’t be regretting your decision now.
He wouldn’t have been injured if he *wore* (wear) the proper gear.
If it *weren’t* (be) for her early investment, she wouldn’t be enjoying the profits today.
Had he known the consequences, he *wouldn’t have* (not have) taken such a risk.
If I *earned* (earn) a higher salary, I would have bought the house last year.
She wouldn’t be so anxious about the presentation if she *had prepared* (prepare) well in advance.
If they *had realized* (realize) the importance of the matter, they would take immediate action.
I *wouldn’t waste* (not waste) time worrying about it now if I had dealt with it when it first came up.
If he *arranged* (arrange) his schedule better, he wouldn’t have missed the meeting yesterday.
Had it not rained, we *would play* (play) soccer instead of watching a movie.
She wouldn’t have felt so overwhelmed if she *managed* (manage) her workload more efficiently.
If they *listened* (listen) to the forecast, they wouldn’t have planned the event outdoors.
She *wouldn’t have* (not have) to work today if she had completed her tasks on Friday.
