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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 would I have a problem with her?	为什么我要和她有过节？
I thought it would be safer keeping it with me.	我觉得由我保管比较安全一些。
That's bollocks, no one would pay that much for this room!	太恶心了吧，没有人会为这个房间付那么多！
Why would Pinocchio do it to himself?	为什么皮诺曹要对自己这么做？
Yes, I think that would save some time!	是的，我觉得那会节省一点时间！
I can't believe my ears, that would be perfect for him!	我无法相信我的耳朵，那对它真是太好了！
Why would I give you that information?	我凭啥要给你那个信息？
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!	因为我觉得和你谈不能解决问题！
Aren't they the fixtures of the house? Why would we buy them?	难道它们不是房子标配的吗？为什么要我们买？
Yeah, a cup of coffee would be perfect.	是的，一杯咖啡最好了。
You two would make a much better couple!	你们俩更合适！
I don't think it's weird, what would you do?	我觉得这并不奇怪，你会怎么做？
Yes, that would be great!	好的，那太棒了！
I can see that! How much more do you think it would be?	我明白这个！你觉得那里会贵多少？
Wouldn't it be better just to look at the recipe picture on your phone?	就在你的手机上查看食谱照片不是更好吗？
Since I'm working at home it wouldn't really bother me.	由于我是在家工作，这也不会妨碍我。
Sorry, but would you rather let Pogo or Bear get stung?	对不起，但是你想让Pogo或者Bear被蜇到吗？
Yes please, that would be better than using someone else's bread.	好的，这比使用别人的面包好多了。
I could take Bear for a walk at Hyde Park...	我可以在海德公园遛Bear...
I didn't say always, I would say often.	我没有说总是。我想要说经常。

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