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If they had explained things more clearly, we would have understood the problem.

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If they had explained things more clearly, we would have understood the problem.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should explain things more clearly so people can understand.

Describing a Situation

The instructions weren't clear, and as a result, we didn't understand the problem.

Expressing Regret

I wish they had explained it better; we would have grasped the issue immediately.

Hypothetical Scenario

If the explanation had been simpler, we wouldn't have had any difficulty.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Had a clearer explanation been provided, comprehension of the problem would have been achieved.

Casual

If they'd explained it better, we would have gotten it.

Simpler English

A better explanation would have helped us understand.

Phrases to learn

explained things more clearly

To provide a simpler and easier-to-understand explanation.

would have understood

Indicates a conditional outcome in the past.