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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
Hm, I never measure it but about a tablespoon would be enough!	Хм, никогда не измеряю, думаю, столовой ложки будет достаточно!
Well, I don't think it would be more than 10% more.	Ну, не думаю, что это будет больше, чем на 10%.
I didn't say always, I would say often.	Я не говорил всегда, я бы сказал часто.
Also who would order bugs on their wedding anniversary!?	Кроме того, кто будет заказывать жуков в свою годовщину свадьбы!?
Because, I didn't think it would be a big deal for you!	Потому что не думала, что это так важно для тебя!
Why would Pinocchio do it to himself?	Зачем бы Пиноккио делать это с самим собой?
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!
Sorry, but would you rather let Pogo or Bear get stung?	Прости, но ты бы позволила, чтобы она ужалила Пого или Беара?
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!	Потому что не думала, что разговор с тобой решил бы проблему!
You wouldn't hear any noise from upstairs in the morning.	Ты бы не слышал никакого шума сверху по утрам.
Oh my god, why would she do that!?	О, Господи, зачем она это сделала!?
Since I'm working at home it wouldn't really bother me.	А так как я работаю дома, меня бы это не волновало.
Wouldn't it be easier to look at it on your phone?	А разве не проще было бы посмотреть его в телефоне?
Yes, that would be great!	Да, было бы здорово!
Yes please, that would be better than using someone else's bread.	Да, пожалуйста, это будет лучше, чем использовать чужой хлеб.
Ha-ha-ha that's what I would do, too!	Ха-ха-ха, я бы тоже так сделал!
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	Но не уверена, что хотела бы есть остатки курицы.
Aren't they the fixtures of the house? Why would we buy them?	И разве они не являются оборудованием дома? Почему мы должны их покупать?
Why not? We could be neighbours of Buckingham Palace.	А почему нет? Мы могли бы жить в соседстве с Букингемским Дворцом.
Yes, that is what I would normally do, too.	Да, и обычно я тоже так делаю.

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