We can follow the same pattern in other conditional structures to communicate the certainty of the effect in the main clause (third conditional).
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The third conditional type |
‘If’ section of clause |
‘Effect’ section showing… |
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… certain effect |
…highly probable effect |
…a possible effect |
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Example: |
If I had written a better essay, |
… I would have had a better band score. |
… I would probably have had a better band score. |
… I might have had a better band score. |
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Grammar: |
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Would have + past participle |
would probably have / would most likely have + past participle |
Might have / could have / may have + past participle |