We’re allowed to light a fire, but we’ll have to put it out before we leave. => We’re allowed to light a fire provided ______.
provided we put it out before we leave.
We couldn’t see the mountain because it was pouring with rain. => We ______ the mountain if ______ with rain.
We would have seen the mountain if it hadn’t been pouring with rain.
She was able to get into the exhibition, but only because she booked in advance. => If ______ in advance, she ______ get into the exhibition.
she hadn’t booked / wouldn’t have been able to
If you had told me you weren’t well, we could have postponed the walk. => Had ______, we could have postponed the walk.
you told me you weren’t well
It’s just possible that there will be a storm, in which case the sailing will be cancelled. => Were ______, the sailing will be cancelled.
there to be a storm
It’s such a pity that Michel can’t be with us today! => If only ______ today!
Michel could be with us
Please wait here for a moment, and we’ll deal with your request as soon as possible. => If you wouldn’t ______, we’ll deal with your request as soon as possible.
mind waiting here for a moment
I always scoffed mine in seconds whenever we were bought ice creams. => If ______, I always scoffed mine in seconds.
we were bought ice creams
I went to bed very late last night, which is why I’m feeling tired. => If ______ so late last night, I ______.
I hadn’t gone to bed / wouldn’t be feeling tired
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