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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
Wouldn't it be easier to look at it on your phone?	А разве не проще было бы посмотреть его в телефоне?
Yes, I think that would save some time!	Да, думаю, это сэкономило бы немного времени!
I don't think going back would make me feel any better!	Не думаю, что возвращение поможет мне чувствовать себя лучше!
Oh my god, why would she do that!?	О, Господи, зачем она это сделала!?
I can't believe my ears, that would be perfect for him!	Я не могу поверить своим ушам, это было бы отлично для него!
What would you do?	А что бы ты сделал?
Hm, I never measure it but about a tablespoon would be enough!	Хм, никогда не измеряю, думаю, столовой ложки будет достаточно!
I can see that! How much more do you think it would be?	Да, я это вижу! На сколько, по-твоему, это может быть дороже?
Why not? We could be neighbours of Buckingham Palace.	А почему нет? Мы могли бы жить в соседстве с Букингемским Дворцом.
Yes, that is what I would normally do, too.	Да, и обычно я тоже так делаю.
Why would we get a 5 bedroom house for 4 people?	А зачем нам 5 спален для 4-х человек?
I could take Bear for a walk at Hyde Park...	Я мог бы водить Беара на прогулку в Гайд Парк...
Because I didn't think talking to you would solve the problem!	Потому что не думала, что разговор с тобой решил бы проблему!
But I'm not sure if I'd like having chicken as left overs.	Но не уверена, что хотела бы есть остатки курицы.
Well, I don't think it would be more than 10% more.	Ну, не думаю, что это будет больше, чем на 10%.
Why would I have a problem with her?	А почему у меня должны были быть с ней проблемы?
You could say good morning to the queen before you go to work.	Ты могла бы желать доброго утра королеве перед тем, как идти на работу.
I don't think it's weird, what would you do?	Я не думаю, что это жестоко, а ты бы что сделала?
That's bollocks, no one would pay that much for this room!	Это бред, никто не будет платить столько за эту комнату!
Yes, I would be happy to see you again.	Да, я буду очень рад увидеть тебя снова.

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