Learn · Sentences Conditional
If you had told me sooner, I could have done something about it.
C2Sentence
If you had told me sooner, I could have done something about it.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Next time, tell me sooner so I can help.
Describing Habits
I always try to address issues as soon as they're brought to my attention.
Asking About Others
Why didn't you tell me earlier? Could you have done something about it then?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I'd known earlier, I would have prevented the problem.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Earlier notification would have enabled me to take appropriate action.
Casual
If you'd told me earlier, I could have helped.
Simpler English
I could have fixed it if you'd told me before.
Phrases to learn
had told me sooner
If you had informed me earlier.
could have done something about it
Had the ability to take action.