Implied conditions
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Inverted conditionals
Read the following sentences, Which of the versions in each group a) sounds more formal b) makes the event sound ore unlikely?
1 a) If you see a rhino,
b) If you should see a rhino,
c) Should you see a rhino,
run for your life
2 a) If we had realized the danger,
b) Had we realized the danger,
we would never have gone there.
3 a) If you study the proposals carefully,
b) If you were to study the proposals carefully,
you might notice some technical problems.
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The following sentences illustrate other ways of expressing conditions. Underline the structures or expressions introducing the conditional clause, then rewrite the sentences using if.
1 Destroy the processes of nature, and you can expect untold damage to the world we inhabit.
2 Suppose we could see into the future, would that stock us changing our behaviour?
3 I'm prepared to go along with the idea, as long as you promise not to tell anyone.
4 But for this intervention, the situation would have got much worse.
5 Assuming that you are reasonably fit, you should be able to go on the walk.
6 You shouldn't have any problems, provided you've got the instruction booklet.
7 I hope they take credit cards otherwise I'll have to find a bank.
8 Don't move an inch, or I'll shoot!
9 Without government action, unemployment will continue to rise.
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6) Use of English: Paper 3, Part 4
Complete the second sentence with three to eight words so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
1 if the traffic isn't too heavy, we should get there in an hour. provided
It should the traffic isn't too heavy.
2 You can expect years of low-cost heating for your house if you invest in our solar powered system.
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