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If I had ran vs If I had run

The correct phrase is 'if I had run.' The use of 'run' as the past participle is correct in this context, following the past perfect structure. 'Ran' is the simple past form of the verb 'run.'

Last updated: March 24, 2024

If I had ran

This phrase is incorrect. The past participle of the verb 'run' should be used in the past perfect structure.

The correct form is 'if I had run,' where 'run' is the past participle of the verb 'run' used in the past perfect tense.

Alternatives:

  • if I had run
  • if I had gone
  • if I had walked
  • if I had spoken
  • if I had eaten

If I had run

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It follows the past perfect structure with the correct past participle form of the verb 'run.'

This phrase is used in the past perfect tense to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past. 'Run' is the past participle form of the verb 'run' in this context.

Examples:

  • If I had run faster, I would have caught the train.
  • If I had run the race, I would have won.
  • If I had run out of milk, I would have gone to the store.
  • If I had run into him yesterday, I would have said hello.
  • If I had run the marathon, I would have felt accomplished.

Alternatives:

  • if I had gone
  • if I had walked
  • if I had spoken
  • if I had eaten
  • if I had slept

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