Ex. 30. Read the sentences, giving contracted form of the predicate verb as it is usually done in colloquial speech. Analyze the Moods.

1. But for him we should never have known this. 2. But for you, doctor, we would have lost our daughter. 3. But for his dog he would be quite lonely. 4. But for his long teeth he would be quite good-looking. 5. But for this young woman none of this would have happened. 6. But for these people your uncle would have been dead long ago. 7. But for this we should never have met. 8. I should never have thought of it but for you. 9. But for Miss Marple we might have burned these letters. 10. The man was so near him that, but for the glass, Bobby could have stretched out his arm and touched him. 11. I should already have seen Mrs. Vole but for her being absent when you were arrested. 12. But for her freckles she would be quite a pretty girl. 13. I should not have minded so much but for her interference. 14. We should have got there all right but for his losing the road-map. 15. But for my new shoes which hurt my feet terribly I should have quite enjoyed myself. 16. But for the children who must be taken to the dentist's to-morrow I should go too. 17. But for her tired eyes and the way she holds herself you would never give her her age. 18. But for me you would be still standing there. 19. But for you I should be safe at home now.

Ex. 31. Compose sentences of the pattern but for + the Conditional mood.

MODEL

1) It began to rain and we didn't go for our walk.

But for the rain we should have gone for our walk.

2) We reached the camp at daybreak. He carried the boy on his back.

But for his carrying the boy we should have reached the camp much later.

3) I want to go but I have this examination to-morrow.

But for this examination I should go too.

4) With your help I can finish it in time.

But for your help I could not finish it in time.

5) She helped me and I could finish it in time.

But for her help I could not have finished it in time.

1. He wants to go fishing but he has a bad cold. 2. He could not see the play as he had some work to do. 3. She was not alone in the house. Her husband lay asleep in his room after the night shift. 4. I don't want to tell you this. But I promised to. 5. In the end he went to see the doctor. His wife made him to. 6. He did not die. The operation saved him. 7. We didn't have a very good time after all. The weather was too bad. 8. It was impossible to read the inscription in the dark. Then he remembered he had a torch. 9. He has the makings of a good teacher but he has a slight defect of speech. 10. Of course I want to help you. But I've a conference to-day. 11. He had a good guide so he could climb the mountain. 12. It was only because the ice was so good that she could set a new record. 13. I could do it all in so short a time only because of your kindness and understanding. 14. You can't do it only because of a certain lack of concentration.

Ex.32. Give answers to the following questions, using but for ... and the words in brackets.

MODEL

1) Why did not you go to Leningrad? – (the child's illness).

But for the child's illness I should have gone.

2) Why don't you come with us? (my headache). –

But for my headache I should gladly come.

1. Did he get an excellent mark for his composition? – (spelling). 2. How did you manage to translate it so fast? – (my sister's help). 3. Why do you keep the dog chained? – (the neighbour's chickens). 4. Haven't you learned to do it quite well? – (your explanation). 5. Is the picture good? – (but for the end). 6. Why did he refuse to speak at the meeting? – (his sore throat). 7. Will they go to the Crimea this summer? – (the grand father's operation). 8. Isn't the weather rather good? – (the wind). 9. Is she really a success as an actress? – (her voice). 10. Is he quite well now? – (his overeating). 11. Do you like working here? – (the heat). 12. Did he set a new record? – (an accident). 13. Could you translate the text they gave them at the examination? – (my headache). 14. Can you see the sea from your bedroom window? – (a screen of trees).

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