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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
You two would make a much better couple!	당신하고 훨씬 더 잘 어울리겠는걸요!
Okay, that would be nice.	좋아, 그거 괜찮다.
I didn't say always, I would say often.	맨날 빌린다고는 안 했지, 자주 빌릴 뿐.
I thought it would be safer keeping it with me.	내가 보관하고 있는 게 더 안전하겠다고 생각했지.
Yes, that would be great!	아, 그래주면 좋지!
I can't believe my ears, that would be perfect for him!	세상에, 그럴 수 있으면 정말 최고지!
Why would Pinocchio do it to himself?	그걸 왜 피노키오가 직접 하고 앉아있겠어?
Wouldn't it be better just to look at the recipe picture on your phone?	레시피 사진을 휴대폰으로 보는 게 더 낫지 않아?
Yes, that is what I would normally do, too.	맞아, 평상시라면 나도 그랬겠지만.
Hm, I never measure it but about a tablespoon would be enough!	음, 난 계량은 안하는데, 대략 1 테이블스푼 정도면 충분할 거야!
What would you do?	너 같음 어떡할 건데?
I can see that! How much more do you think it would be?	그래 보이긴 해! 얼마 쯤 들 거 같아?
I don't think it's weird, what would you do?	내 생각엔 안 이상해. 너 같음 어떡할 건데?
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	하지만 닭 남은 요리도 좋을지는 잘 모르겠네.
I don't think going back would make me feel any better!	돌아간다고 기분이 나아질 거 같진 않아!
Since I'm working at home it wouldn't really bother me.	나야 재택근무하니까 크게 상관이 없어.
But it would take a long time...	그렇지만 엄청 오래 걸릴 거 아냐...
Yes please, that would be better than using someone else's bread.	응, 남의 빵을 쓰는 것 보다 그게 좋겠는걸.
Yes, I would be happy to see you again.	응, 다시 보면 좋겠다.
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!	당신한테 얘기한다고 문제가 해결될 거 같지 않았으니까!

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