Mulan C1 Grammar Challenge

Which sentence correctly uses a mixed conditional?

• If Mulan disguises herself as a soldier, she would earn her father’s respect by now.
• If Mulan had doubted her own abilities, she wouldn’t be leading the army now.
• If Mulan would have trained harder, she won the battle.
• If Mulan was disguised, she will fight bravely.

Explanation

A mixed conditional pairs a third conditional form in the “if” clause (had doubted) with a second conditional (or present result) in the main clause (wouldn’t be leading).