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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 please, that would be better than using someone else's bread.	응, 남의 빵을 쓰는 것 보다 그게 좋겠는걸.
I thought it would be safer keeping it with me.	내가 보관하고 있는 게 더 안전하겠다고 생각했지.
Well, I don't think it would be more than 10% more.	음, 10% 이상은 추가로 안 내도 될 거 같은데.
Why would I give you that information?	내가 그 정보를 왜 줘야 하는데요?
Hm, I never measure it but about a tablespoon would be enough!	음, 난 계량은 안하는데, 대략 1 테이블스푼 정도면 충분할 거야!
Yes, I would be happy to see you again.	응, 다시 보면 좋겠다.
You two would make a much better couple!	당신하고 훨씬 더 잘 어울리겠는걸요!
Why would we get a 5 bedroom house for 4 people?	네 명이 사는데 침실 다섯 개인 집이 왜 필요해?
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!	당신한테 얘기한다고 문제가 해결될 거 같지 않았으니까!
Wouldn't it be better just to look at the recipe picture on your phone?	레시피 사진을 휴대폰으로 보는 게 더 낫지 않아?
Aren't they the fixtures of the house? Why would we buy them?	그건 붙박이 세간이잖아요? 그걸 우리가 왜 삽니까?
Why would I have a problem with her?	그런데 무슨 문제를 빚었겠어?
Yes, that would be great!	아, 그래주면 좋지!
Okay, that would be nice.	좋아, 그거 괜찮다.
Also who would order bugs on their wedding anniversary!?	그리고 결혼기념일에 벌레를 주문하는 사람이 어딨어!?
Yes, that is what I would normally do, too.	맞아, 평상시라면 나도 그랬겠지만.
Yeah, a cup of coffee would be perfect.	응, 차 한 잔이면 딱 좋겠다.
I don't think it's weird, what would you do?	내 생각엔 안 이상해. 너 같음 어떡할 건데?
You wouldn't hear any noise from upstairs in the morning.	윗층에서 부스럭거리는 소리를 아침에 안 들어도 되잖아.
Oh my god, why would she do that!?	세상에, 왜 그런 짓을 했대!?

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