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Implied conditional Exercises

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In English, sometimes we use the idea of 'if' without using an 'if' clause. This is called an implied conditional. It is when the 'if clause' is implied and not stated. Conditional verbs are used in the result clause.

Conditional verbs are often used after 'otherwise'.

Example Sentences of Implied Conditionals :

I would have visited you, but I didn't know that you were at home. (I would have visited you if I had known you were at home.)
It wouldn't have been a good meeting without Rosa. (It wouldn't have been a good meeting if Rosa had not been there.)
I would have answered the phone, but I didn't hear it ring. (I would have answered the phone if I had heard it ring.)
I couldn't have finished the work without your help. (I couldn't have finished the work if you had not helped.)
I would have gone to Nepal last summer, but I didn't have enough money. (I would have gone to Nepal last summer if I'd had enough money.)
I stepped on the brakes. Otherwise, I would have hit the child on the bicycle. (If I hadn't stepped on the brakes, I would have hit the child on the bicycle.)
Louise turned down the volume on the tape player. Otherwise, the neighbours would have complained about the noise. (If Louise hadn't turned down the volume on the tape player, the neighbours would have complained about the noise.)
Tarek would have finished his education, but he had to quit school and find a job in order to support his family. (Tarek would have finished his education if he hadn't had to quit school and find a job.)
I would have finished my report before I left work yesterday, but I didn't have time.
I couldn't have paid for my trip to New Zealand without my parents help.
I would buy a Ferrari, but I don't have enough money.
I ran out of time. Otherwise, I would have finished my report before the meeting.
I could go to an Italian restaurant with my friends tonight, but I don't want to.
Without water, all life on earth would die.
I would have gone to the meeting, but I didn't know about it.
I set my alarm for six every morning. Otherwise, I would be late for work.
I would have invited your brother to join us for dinner, but I didn't know he was in town.

Implied conditional example sentences
I could take Bear for a walk at Hyde Park...	Ich könnte mit Bear im Hyde Park Gassi gehen...
Why would I have a problem with her?	Warum sollte ich ein Problem mit ihr haben?
That's bollocks, no one would pay that much for this room!	Das ist Unsinn. Niemand würde für dieses Zimmer so viel bezahlen!
But it would take a long time...	Aber es würde lange dauern...
I thought it would be safer keeping it with me.	Ich dachte es sei sicherer, wenn sie bei mir ist.
Okay, that would be nice.	Okay, das ist eine gute Idee.
I thought 50% more would make around 175!	Ich dachte 50% mehr wären so um 175!
Hm, I never measure it but about a tablespoon would be enough!	Hm, ich messe nie nach, aber ungefähr ein Esslöffel würde ausreichen!
I can see that! How much more do you think it would be?	Das kann ich sehen! Wie viel mehr würde das deiner Meinung nach kosten?
Aren't they the fixtures of the house? Why would we buy them?	Gehört das nicht zu den fest eingebauten Einrichtungsgegenständen? Warum sollten wir sie kaufen?
You two would make a much better couple!	Ihr zwei würdet ein viel besseres Paar sein!
Wouldn't it be better just to look at the recipe picture on your phone?	Wäre es nicht besser das Rezept auf dem Foto in deinem Handy anzuschauen?
Yeah, a cup of coffee would be perfect.	Ja, eine Tasse Kaffee wäre großartig.
Sorry, but would you rather let Pogo or Bear get stung?	Sorry, aber wäre es dir lieber, wenn Pogo oder Bear gestochen werden?
Why would I give you that information?	Warum sollte ich dir diese Information geben?
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	Aber ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob ich übrig gebliebenes Hühnchen mögen würde.
Yes, I would be happy to see you again.	Ja, ich würde mich freuen dich wiederzusehen.
Wouldn't it be easier to look at it on your phone?	Wäre es nicht einfacher es auf deinem Handy zu suchen?
Why would we get a 5 bedroom house for 4 people?	Warum würdest du ein Haus mit 5 Schlafzimmern für 4 Personen mieten?
Oh my god, why would she do that!?	Oh mein Gott. Warum würde sie so etwas machen!?

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