If you had studied for the test, you would pass it. vs If you had studied for the test, you would have passed it.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'if you had studied for the test, you would pass it.' is a mixed conditional, used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the present or future. The second phrase 'if you had studied for the test, you would have passed it.' is a past unreal conditional, used to talk about a situation that didn't happen in the past.

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If you had studied for the test, you would pass it.

This phrase is correct and is used in mixed conditionals to talk about hypothetical situations in the present or future.

This phrase is used in mixed conditionals to express a hypothetical situation in the present or future. It implies that the person didn't study for the test and is likely to fail.

Examples:

If you had listened to me, you would understand.
If she had taken the bus, she would arrive on time.
If they had followed the instructions, they would succeed.
If he had practiced more, he would play better.
If we had left earlier, we would avoid the traffic.

Alternatives:

If you study for the test, you will pass it.
If you had studied for the test, you would be passing it.
If you had studied for the test, you would pass it with flying colors.
If you had studied for the test, you would pass it easily.
If you had studied for the test, you would have aced it.

If you had studied for the test, you would have passed it.

This phrase is correct and is used in past unreal conditionals to talk about situations that didn't happen in the past.

This phrase is used in past unreal conditionals to express a situation that didn't happen in the past. It implies that the person didn't study for the test and failed as a result.

Examples:

If she had arrived on time, she would have caught the train.
If they had listened to the warning, they would have avoided the accident.
If he had studied harder, he would have passed the exam.
If we had known about the change, we would have prepared better.
If I had taken the job, I would have regretted it.

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Feb 6, 2010 ... If you had studied for the test, you would have passed it. 2. If you (ask) ______ me, I (help) ______ you. → If you had asked me, I would have ...

Alternatives:

If you had studied for the test, you would have passed with flying colors.
If you had studied for the test, you would have passed easily.
If you had studied for the test, you would have aced it.
If you had studied for the test, you would have passed without any problem.
If you had studied for the test, you would have passed with flying colors.

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If you had studied for the test, you would pass it. vs If you had studied for the test, you would have passed it.