Full and Implied Conditionals

Ex. 12 The condition is not stated in a conditional clause in the following underlined sentences. It is implied or is stated in a different way. Write a sentence containing the underlined words as a main clause, and an appropriate if-clause.

E.g.: I think Alison should apply for the job. She would make a very good managing director. – She would make a very good managing director if she got the job.

1. It’s a pity you aren’t coming with us. We would have a great time.

2. But for my health problems I would have gone to work abroad.

3. Drive carefully or you will have an accident.

4. The problem is that she doesn't work very hard. I know that she could do really well.

5. I hear you're thinking of going to Indonesia for the summer. You'll love it there.

6. In your place, I would put on some warmer clothes.

7. But for the clouds, we could watch the stars now.

8. But for the clouds, we could have watched the stars that night.

9. I hope those refugees aren't deported, but I think they will be. If so, they may be imprisoned or even executed.

10. Mark should’ve told her the truth. She would have forgiven him.

11. Bring all the tables and chairs in from outside or else the rain will ruin them.

12. But for her temper, she would make quite a good teacher

13. Without the help of Red Cross doctors, many more people in Africa would have died.

14. In your place, I’d go to the police.

15. Stop being naughty, or I will tell the headmaster.

16. My father paid my fees. But for that I wouldn’t be here.

17. I often work out in the gym. Without it, I wouldn’t have lost weight.

18. Touch the money and I'll pull the trigger!

19. But for Suzanne’s help I wouldn’t have finished this book

20. My house is guarded by two Alsatian dogs. But for that, it would be broken into every night.

Ex. 13 a) Rewrite the following conditionals as implied. E.g.: I would drive to work if I had a car. – I don’t have a car or I would drive to work. If it rains tonight, we'll cancel the barbecue. = It may rain, If so, .......

1. If we didn’t have e-mails, it would be difficult for us to keep in touch.

2. If I’d had enough money, I would have bought a car.

3. My mother would worry about me if I didn't call her every week.

4. If it weren’t for my laziness, I would’ve done better in English.

5. If we don’t hurry, we won’t get to the shops before they close.

6. If I were you, I wouldn’t buy such a lot of clothes.

7. If I hadn’t been often unwell, I wouldn’t’ve missed so many classes.

8. If I didn’t have to finish my report, I would have gone to sleep.

9. If I knew the answer to that question, I would tell you.

10. If you come to the party, you will meet Jim.

11. If it were not for your help, I would be still working.

12. Where will you wait if I am delayed?

13. If I hadn’t worked long hours, I wouldn’t have been so tired.

14. If she spoke more clearly, I could understand her.

15. If I gave her a diamond ring, she would sell it.

16. If you go on a diet, you will lose weight.

17. Are you going to buy a season ticket? If you buy it, do not lose it, please.

18. If he were a poor man, he wouldn’t stay at the Savoy.

19. If I were you, I would buy a cat.

20. If I hadn’t injured my knee in the last game,I would be playing today.

21. If it were not for my brother who knows exactly what to do, I would be at a loss.

Ex. 14 What was the most serious problem you faced in the past, and how did you deal with it? How would you deal with a similar problem today? Use some of the following phrases:

One of the most serious problems I faced was …

Had I known at that time that … Without a lot of luck at that time …

It’s indeed fortunate that this happened. What if …

Were a similar problem to arise now, I might …