Replace the Infinitives in brackets by the right form of the verb

Model: If I (know) about it, I (help) you.

- If I had known about it, I would have helped you.

1. The place is very dull. Even if it (not be raining) the whole week, we (not enjoy) our holiday. 2. If you (not interfere), they (forget) all about it in an hour. 3. If you (trust) me, I (can lead) you safely through. 4. The dinner (not be spoiled) if you (not forget) the dish in the oven. 5. She (know) how to behave if she (be) a born lady. 6. He (not take) this case even if he (be asked). 7. The accident (not happen) if you (be) more attentive. 8. She (go) there even though she (have) to walk all the way. 9. None (mind) if he (be dismissed). 10. Someone (may notice) if she (open) the letter.

6. Compose conditional sentences on the basis of the following statements:

Model: It's raining hard. We can't go out. If it were not raining so hard, we could go out.

I have no dictionary. I shan't finish the translation today. If I had a dictionary, I would finish the translation today.

The goal-keeper was hurt early in the game. The team lost. If the goal-keeper had not been hurt early in the game, the team would not have lost.

1. She thought of her future and refused to marry the young man.

2. He was deep in his thoughts and did not notice the "no parking" sign.

3. I have a lot of work to do, I can't go to the pictures.

4. There is no one to sit with the baby, I have to stay at home.

5. The rain has stopped at last, and we began to enjoy ourselves.

6. She did not think of the consequences and agreed to forge (подделать) the document.

7. There were so many people there that nobody noticed his absence.

8. We don't like cheese. We don't buy it.

9. He lost his temper and said things he did not really mean.

10. I don't know your cousin, I can't meet her at the station.

7. Compose sentences according to the model. Use but for + noun / pronoun.

Model: I don't want to tell you this, but I promised to. But for my promise,I would tell you this.

He didn't die. The operation saved him. But for the operation he would have died.

1. He wants to go swimming but the water is cold. 2. He couldn't see us off as he was busy at the office. 3. She wasn't alone in the house, her husband was asleep in his room. 4. I want to go but I have an examination tomorrow. 5. In the end he went to see the doctor. His wife made him do it. 6. It began to rain and we didn't go for a walk. 7. We couldn't have a picnic. The weather was too bad. 8. Of course I want to help you but I have a conference today. 9. He had a good guide so he could see all the sights. 10. You can't prepare the contract because the computer is out of order.

Translate the words in brackets.

1. But for her spelling she (получила бы) an excellent mark for her composition.

2. But for my sister's help I (не смогла бы) to translate the article so fast.

3. But for the neighbour's chickens I (не держала бы) the dog chained.

4. But for your explanation I (не смогла бы научиться) to do it so well.

5. But for the final scene the picture (была бы) quite good.

6. But for his sore throat he (выступил бы) at the meeting.

7. But for the grandmother's operation they (поехали бы) to the Crimea.

8. But for her voice she (была бы) a good actress.

9. But for the heat I (нравилось бы) working in this country.

10. But for the accident he (поставил бы / set) a record.