improve hypothetical examples (#59)

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Perry J Oakes 2019-06-04 17:06:33 +00:00 committed by Gogs
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@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ Hypothetical situations are situations that are not real. They can be in the pas
People sometimes tell about conditions and what would happen if those conditions were met, but they know that these things have not happened or probably will not happen. (The conditions are the phrase that start with "if.")
* If he had known about the party, he would have come to it. (But he did not come.)
* If he knew about the party, he would be here. (But he is not here.)
* If he knew about the party, he would come to it. (But he probably will not come.)
* If he had won the lottery, he would have given me a million dollars. (But he did not.)
* If he won the lottery, there would be food on the table. (But there is not.)
* If he wins the lottery, he will give me a million dollars. (But he probably will not.)
People sometimes express wishes about things that have not happened or that are not expected to happen.