Implied conditional

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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.
I don't think it's weird, what would you do?
Because, I didn't think it would be a big deal for you!
Aren't they the fixtures of the house? Why would we buy them?
I didn't say always, I would say often.
I don't think going back would make me feel any better!
Yes please, that would be better than using someone else's bread.
Yes, that would be great!
I can't believe my ears, that would be perfect for him!
Sorry, but would you rather let Pogo or Bear get stung?
What would you do?
You two would make a much better couple!
Sure, we can change it, but it would also change the rent!
Okay, that would be nice.
Why would Pinocchio do it to himself?
Yes, that is what I would normally do, too.
Why would I give you that information?
Yes, I think that would save some time!
But it would take a long time...
Wouldn't it be easier to look at it on your phone?

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