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Ellipted conditional structures Sometimes the subject + be can be omitted in an
D 3
if clause.
Conditional structures can ellipted in certain
circumstances: If in doubt, leave early than you normally would in case
there’s congestion in the city centre.
1 To refuse a request in a more polite way, we can use the
phrase I would if I could. The reason for the refusal can 4 In some conditional sentences about possibility,
be omitted. likes and preferences, ellipsis can be used to avoid
repetition. The ellipsis form can be at the beginning or
I was wondering if you’d be able to cast an eye over my
end of the sentence.
report for the sales manager.
If you can, pick up some fresh herbs for dinner on your
I would if I could (but I’ve got other work to do)
way home.
2 To give advice when replying to a question we can use
We could go over your presentation once more later,
the phrase I would / wouldn’t if I were you.
if you want.
A: Do you think it’s a good idea to push for a promotion
If you have time, I’d really appreciate some help with
when I have my appraisal?
installing some software updates on my laptop.
B: I would if I were you.
6 C o n d i t i o n a l c l a u s e s
1 Choose the correct phrase a, b or c to complete the sentences.
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1 the increase in sales over the last quarter, we would have been forced to scale down the business.
a It’s doubtful whether b Provided that c If it weren’t for
2 I’ll book the restaurant enough people commit to coming by the end of the week.
provided that but for in case of
a b c
3 your laptop had crashed, the presentation would have been a complete disaster!
Imagine Shall In case
a b c
4 The report has to be sent tomorrow the marketing team receive more survey responses.
a in the event of b were it for c whether or not
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but for so long as what if
a b c
6 you didn’t need to work ever again; how would you spend your days?
In case Suppose Whether or not
a b c
7 The government is likely to raise taxes the economy appears to be doing well.
a but for b in case c even if
8 we win the contract, we’ll be working much longer hours than now.
a In case of b In the event that c What if

2 For sentences 1–8 complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning as the first sentence.
In order for the new pay form to be useful for all departments, it would need to be online.
1
If it is .
One idea that could help us save money quickly is to go out for dinner less often.
2
What if .
3 I handed in my report late because someone had broken the printer.
But .
4 Olivia’s quick thinking was what enabled us to make the sale.
If it .
I regret accepting the promotion because I’m so stressed now.
5
If only .
I don’t think the team will win the World Cup, even if they win the next two matches.
6
Whether or not .
7 The only reason why I stayed working at that company for so long was my manager.
If it hadn’t .
8 Unless the whole community takes part in the project, I don’t think it will likely have any effect.
It is doubtful .
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