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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
What would you do?	너 같음 어떡할 건데?
Okay, that would be nice.	좋아, 그거 괜찮다.
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	하지만 닭 남은 요리도 좋을지는 잘 모르겠네.
Wouldn't it be better just to look at the recipe picture on your phone?	레시피 사진을 휴대폰으로 보는 게 더 낫지 않아?
Yes, I think that would save some time!	응, 그러면 시간을 좀 벌 수 있겠는 걸!
Oh my god, why would she do that!?	세상에, 왜 그런 짓을 했대!?
Yes, I would be happy to see you again.	응, 다시 보면 좋겠다.
Why would I give you that information?	내가 그 정보를 왜 줘야 하는데요?
I thought it would be safer keeping it with me.	내가 보관하고 있는 게 더 안전하겠다고 생각했지.
You wouldn't hear any noise from upstairs in the morning.	윗층에서 부스럭거리는 소리를 아침에 안 들어도 되잖아.
I don't think going back would make me feel any better!	돌아간다고 기분이 나아질 거 같진 않아!
Well, I don't think it would be more than 10% more.	음, 10% 이상은 추가로 안 내도 될 거 같은데.
Hm, I never measure it but about a tablespoon would be enough!	음, 난 계량은 안하는데, 대략 1 테이블스푼 정도면 충분할 거야!
Because, I didn't think it would be a big deal for you!	왜냐면 너한테 크게 중요한 일이 아니라고 생각했으니까!
Since I'm working at home it wouldn't really bother me.	나야 재택근무하니까 크게 상관이 없어.
Yeah, a cup of coffee would be perfect.	응, 차 한 잔이면 딱 좋겠다.
Aren't they the fixtures of the house? Why would we buy them?	그건 붙박이 세간이잖아요? 그걸 우리가 왜 삽니까?
Wouldn't it be easier to look at it on your phone?	네 휴대폰으로 보는 게 더 쉽지 않겠어?
I can't believe my ears, that would be perfect for him!	세상에, 그럴 수 있으면 정말 최고지!
I didn't say always, I would say often.	맨날 빌린다고는 안 했지, 자주 빌릴 뿐.

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