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Conditions without If, and If in Unusual Forms

Otherwise · but for · given the chance · If you will keep… · if you happen to · if so, if anything

Exercise 1
Choose the best option
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
Save your work regularly; _____ you might lose it.
2
_____ her quick thinking, there would have been an accident.
3
_____ the chance, I'd study medicine.
4
If you _____ leave your bike unlocked, it'll get stolen.
5
If you _____ take a seat, the doctor will see you shortly.
6
If you _____ to be in Rome, visit the Forum.
7
Do you need a lift? If _____ , I can drive you.
8
She rarely, if _____ , takes a day off.
Exercise 2
Rewrite the condition
6 points
Complete the second sentence so it means the same.
1
If it hadn't been for his help, I'd have quit. (BUT) → his help, I'd have quit.
2
If you don't book now, you won't get a seat. (OTHERWISE) → Book now; you won't get a seat.
3
If I were given the opportunity, I'd travel. (GIVEN) → the opportunity, I'd travel.
4
If you see Tom by chance, tell him. (HAPPEN) → If you see Tom, tell him.
5
Without your support, I would have failed. → If it for your support, I would have failed.
6
It's not worse; it's actually a bit better. → It's not worse — if , it's better.