Learn · Sentences Conditional
If you had told me earlier, I could have helped you.
B1Sentence
If you had told me earlier, I could have helped you.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Next time, tell me earlier so I can assist you.
Describing Habits
I always try to address issues as soon as they arise, because early intervention is key.
Asking About Others
Did you let your team know about the problem in advance?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I'd known sooner, I would have offered a different solution.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Prior notification would have enabled me to provide assistance.
Casual
If you'd told me sooner, I could have helped you out.
Simpler English
I could have helped if you told me earlier.
Phrases to learn
had told me earlier
If you had informed me previously.
could have helped you
It would have been possible for me to assist you.