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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
Yeah, a cup of coffee would be perfect.	응, 차 한 잔이면 딱 좋겠다.
Why not? We could be neighbours of Buckingham Palace.	왜 안돼? 버킹엄 궁전이랑 이웃 맺는 거지.
What would you do?	너 같음 어떡할 건데?
You two would make a much better couple!	당신하고 훨씬 더 잘 어울리겠는걸요!
You could say good morning to the queen before you go to work.	출근하기 전에 여왕한테 아침 인사할 수 있겠다.
But it would take a long time...	그렇지만 엄청 오래 걸릴 거 아냐...
Why would I have a problem with her?	그런데 무슨 문제를 빚었겠어?
That's bollocks, no one would pay that much for this room!	뭔 개소리예요, 누가 이 방에 산다고 돈을 그만큼 내요!
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!	당신한테 얘기한다고 문제가 해결될 거 같지 않았으니까!
Sure, we can change it, but it would also change the rent!	그래요, 바꿀 수야 있지만, 바꾼다면 집세도 바뀌겠죠!
Yes please, that would be better than using someone else's bread.	응, 남의 빵을 쓰는 것 보다 그게 좋겠는걸.
Aren't they the fixtures of the house? Why would we buy them?	그건 붙박이 세간이잖아요? 그걸 우리가 왜 삽니까?
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	하지만 닭 남은 요리도 좋을지는 잘 모르겠네.
Why would Pinocchio do it to himself?	그걸 왜 피노키오가 직접 하고 앉아있겠어?
Yes, that is what I would normally do, too.	맞아, 평상시라면 나도 그랬겠지만.
Well, I don't think it would be more than 10% more.	음, 10% 이상은 추가로 안 내도 될 거 같은데.
I could take Bear for a walk at Hyde Park...	나는 베어를 데리고 하이드 파크에 산책을 가고...
Hm, I never measure it but about a tablespoon would be enough!	음, 난 계량은 안하는데, 대략 1 테이블스푼 정도면 충분할 거야!
Why would we get a 5 bedroom house for 4 people?	네 명이 사는데 침실 다섯 개인 집이 왜 필요해?
Yes, I think that would save some time!	응, 그러면 시간을 좀 벌 수 있겠는 걸!

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