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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
Yes, I would be happy to see you again..نعم, سأكون سعيداً برؤيتك مجدداً
Sorry, but would you rather let Pogo or Bear get stung?أسف، لكن أكنتِ تفضلين ترك بوجو أو بير يلدغان؟
I could take Bear for a walk at Hyde Park......ويمكنني أخذ بير في جولة في منتزة هايد بارك
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!!لأنني لم أعتقد أن التحدث إليك سيحل المشكلة
That's bollocks, no one would pay that much for this room!!هذا هراء، لن يقوم أي شخص بدفع هذا المبلغ لهذه الغرفة
Ha-ha-ha that's what I would do, too!!ها-ها-ها هذا الذي كنت سأفعله، أيضاً
Why would I have a problem with her?لماذا قد يكون لدي مشاكل معها؟
I don't think going back would make me feel any better!!لا أعتقد ان العودة ستجعلنى أشعر بتحسن
I can't believe my ears, that would be perfect for him!!أنا لا أصدق أذناى، هذا سيكون رائعاً بالنسبة له
What would you do?ما الذي ستفعله أنت؟
I didn't say always, I would say often..انا لم أقل دائماً, سأقول غالباً
Oh my god, why would she do that!?يا إلهي، لماذا قد تفعل ذلك!؟
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs..لكن لست متأكدة أننى قد أحب تناول الدجاج كطعام متبقى
You wouldn't hear any noise from upstairs in the morning..لن تسمع أى إزعاج من الأعلى فى الصباح
Sure, we can change it, but it would also change the rent!!بالطبع، يمكننا تغييرها، لكن هذا سيغير التأجير أيضًا
Because, I didn't think it would be a big deal for you!!لأنني، لم أكن أعتقد أن هذا سيكون أمرًا كبيرًا بالنسبة إليك
Since I'm working at home it wouldn't really bother me..حيث انني أعمل في المنزل هذا لن يضايقني
But it would take a long time......لكن هذا سيستغرق وقتًا طويلًا
Yes, that would be great!!نعم، هذا سيكون رائعاً
You two would make a much better couple!!انتما الاثنان ستكونان ثنائى أفضل بكثير

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net477445   1+ w
Can you give me the explanation?
Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional