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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
I don't think it's weird, what would you do?	내 생각엔 안 이상해. 너 같음 어떡할 건데?
That's bollocks, no one would pay that much for this room!	뭔 개소리예요, 누가 이 방에 산다고 돈을 그만큼 내요!
Sure, we can change it, but it would also change the rent!	그래요, 바꿀 수야 있지만, 바꾼다면 집세도 바뀌겠죠!
Wouldn't it be easier to look at it on your phone?	네 휴대폰으로 보는 게 더 쉽지 않겠어?
Since I'm working at home it wouldn't really bother me.	나야 재택근무하니까 크게 상관이 없어.
Yes, that would be great!	아, 그래주면 좋지!
Why would Pinocchio do it to himself?	그걸 왜 피노키오가 직접 하고 앉아있겠어?
Well, I don't think it would be more than 10% more.	음, 10% 이상은 추가로 안 내도 될 거 같은데.
Why would we get a 5 bedroom house for 4 people?	네 명이 사는데 침실 다섯 개인 집이 왜 필요해?
Sorry, but would you rather let Pogo or Bear get stung?	저기요, 그럼 포고나 베어가 쏘이게 내버려 둬야 됐다는 거야?
Because, I didn't think it would be a big deal for you!	왜냐면 너한테 크게 중요한 일이 아니라고 생각했으니까!
Yes, I think that would save some time!	응, 그러면 시간을 좀 벌 수 있겠는 걸!
You two would make a much better couple!	당신하고 훨씬 더 잘 어울리겠는걸요!
Why would I have a problem with her?	그런데 무슨 문제를 빚었겠어?
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	하지만 닭 남은 요리도 좋을지는 잘 모르겠네.
I could take Bear for a walk at Hyde Park...	나는 베어를 데리고 하이드 파크에 산책을 가고...
I didn't say always, I would say often.	맨날 빌린다고는 안 했지, 자주 빌릴 뿐.
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.
Yeah, a cup of coffee would be perfect.	응, 차 한 잔이면 딱 좋겠다.

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