inversions
I'm lost. I didn't bring a map
Had I brought a map, I wouldn't be lost .
I'm not you, so I didn't tell him the truth.
Had I have been you, I would have told him the truth.
I'd like to ___ ___ the government. They earn a bunch of money.
Respond to what the first speaker says:
A: If I had to commute to work 2 hours on a daily basis, I would definitely do it. It can't be that much of an inconvenience ( On the condition that)
B: ...
"I'd only do it on the condition that the entrance it's at 9 am" *Sample*
Sam left the book on the grass and it rained. Now it's wet
Had same not have left the book on the grass, it wouldn't be wet.
If you should need to reach me, I'll be in the conference room.
Should you need to reach me, I'll be in the conference room.
Both countries are _____ ______ peace in the region.
Both countries are working toward peace in the region.
Respond to the first speaker :
A: Under no circumstances would I ever accept a demotion. No one should move down in a company. ( assuming that)
B:
Assuming that the job is easier, I'd accept it. *sample*
I can't offer you any biscuits. The children ate them all yesterday
Had the children not have eaten them all yesterday, I could offer you biscuits.
We would have won the game if Thompson had not dropped the ball
Had Thompson not have dropped the ball, we would have won the game!
He's being a problem, but he will leave pretty soon. You'll just have to _____ ______ him for now.
He's being a problem, but he will leave pretty soon. You'll just have to work around him for now.
Respond to the first speaker:
A: If my boss said something in a meeting that I strongly disagreed with, I'd definitely speak up. (whether or not)
B:
*sample* In my case, whether I disagree or not, I wouldn't contradict him/her.