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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
Why not? We could be neighbours of Buckingham Palace.	А почему нет? Мы могли бы жить в соседстве с Букингемским Дворцом.
Oh my god, why would she do that!?	О, Господи, зачем она это сделала!?
Why would Pinocchio do it to himself?	Зачем бы Пиноккио делать это с самим собой?
Okay, that would be nice.	Да, это было бы отлично.
Also who would order bugs on their wedding anniversary!?	Кроме того, кто будет заказывать жуков в свою годовщину свадьбы!?
I can see that! How much more do you think it would be?	Да, я это вижу! На сколько, по-твоему, это может быть дороже?
Yeah, a cup of coffee would be perfect.	Да, чашка кофе - это было бы отлично.
Yes, that is what I would normally do, too.	Да, и обычно я тоже так делаю.
You two would make a much better couple!	Вы двое будете намного лучшей парой!
You wouldn't hear any noise from upstairs in the morning.	Ты бы не слышал никакого шума сверху по утрам.
I don't think going back would make me feel any better!	Не думаю, что возвращение поможет мне чувствовать себя лучше!
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	Но не уверена, что хотела бы есть остатки курицы.
Wouldn't it be better just to look at the recipe picture on your phone?	А не лучше ли было смотреть в сфотографированный рецепт прямо в телефоне?
I thought it would be safer keeping it with me.	Я подумал, что будет безопаснее, если она будет у меня.
Why would we get a 5 bedroom house for 4 people?	А зачем нам 5 спален для 4-х человек?
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!	Потому что не думала, что разговор с тобой решил бы проблему!
Yes, that would be great!	Да, было бы здорово!
Sure, we can change it, but it would also change the rent!	Конечно, мы можем ее поменять, но это также изменит и стоимость арендной платы!
Yes, I think that would save some time!	Да, думаю, это сэкономило бы немного времени!
But it would take a long time...	Но это бы заняло много времени...

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