I would've done my homework but for...

• I would’ve been a professional soccer player but for the fact that I broke my knee. (That’s a very common excuse and joke in Mexico).

• She would’ve sent her homework on time but for the job.

• I wouldn’t have forgot buying snacks if my girlfriend had given me a shopping list or I would’ve bought snacks but for the fact that my girlfriend didn’t give me a shopping list.

• I would’ve visited Paris but for the money. It’s a really expensive city.

• Mexican team would’ve won the world cup but for the fact that the players had been injured.

1. He would’ve a great musician is he hadn’t abandoned the conservatory.
2. they would’ve gone to the concert it they had acquired tickets with time enough
3. I would’ve had a great work if I had arrived on time for interview
4. My son would’ve in the park rigth now but for my shifts work
5. My mother would’ve lived in Canada if she hadn’t refused a real state offer.
   My mother would’ve lived in Canada but for the fact she had refused a real state offert

• You would’ve been here by now but for the fact that you were on a party

• Natasha’s contributions would’ve been great but for the fact of the failure of operation gibraltar.

• They would’ve visited paris next month but for their really bad planning

• My death would’ve been greatly exagerated but for the help of my friends

• The polite cat would’ve been a star but for the time he lived, as at the time the internet had’nt been created

• I would’ve gone to the meeting, bur for the traffic.
• I would’ve done my homework but for the internet connection failed.
• I would’ve fought that man, but for the fact that he pulled my mother to the pool.
• I would’ve passed the exam, but for the fact that I did not study.
• I would’ve cleaned the house, but for the time.

I am familiarized with English for nearly ten years and until now I didn’t know this grammar ❤️ thank you so much teacher

• I would’ve graduated from university, but for the fact that I was too afraid to face it.

• I would’ve certified the karate course, but for the fact that I broke my knee.

• I would’ve written the book, but for my creativity was low.

• I would’ve built strong muscles, but for the fact that I am not patient.

What is the imposible past?

• It´s a conditional statement.

• Sometimes referred to as the 3rd and mixed conditional.

• Perfect for explaining why something did not happen.

• two clause in any order.

• use a comma to separate the clauses.

• I wouldn’t have passed my driving test, if my father hadn’t given me such excellent advice.

But for = If not

• She wouldn’t arrived on time if she hadn´t run into traffic.
• She would’ve arrived on time but for the traffic.

• I would’ve gone to your party, but for the invitation getting lost.
• They would’ve gone to the beach today, but for the weather.
• We would’ve bought a new car, but for the fact that they´re so expensive.

• The fact that we didn´t have soap.

• But for the penalty.

1. I would’ve gone to your wedding but for the fact that i don’t know how to get there

2. I would’ve passed the test but for the third question

I would’ve studied medicine but for the fact that I didn’t have money. That major is expensive!

I wanted to buy a new pair of shoes but for that I need to save

Describing a situation
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What is the impossible past?

• It’s a conditional statement.
• Sometimes referred to as the 3rd and mixed conditional.
• Perfect for explaining why something didn’t happen.
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  Conditional statements:
• Two clauses:
  If… I wouldn’t
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  Would + Have + Past participle
  E.g.
• If the power hadn’t gone out, I would’ve done my homework.
• Si la luz no se hubiera ido, yo habría hecho mi tarea.
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  Why didn’t it happen?
• If it hadn’t been for the traffic, she would’ve arrived on time.
• Si no hubiera sido por el tráfico, ella habría llegado a tiempo.
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  But for is used to explain the reason why something didn’t happen.
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  If not and but for. If not = but for.
• If not for something.
• If it hadn’t been for something.
• If it weren’t for something.
• But for (if not)
  .
• She would’ve arrived on time if she hadn’t run into traffic.
• She would’ve arrived on time but for the traffic.
• She would’ve arrived on time but for the fact that she had run into traffic.
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  … but for…noun.
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• I would’ve gone to your party, but for the invitation getting lost.
• I would’ve gone to the beach today, but for the weather.
• We would’ve bought a new car, but for the fact that they’re so expensive.
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  E.g.
• I would’ve done the dishes but for the fact that we didn’t have soap.
• They would’ve won the game but for the penalty.

i would’ve done my homework but for the fact i lost my books.
he would’ve spent a good night but for the fact he saw his best friend kissing a ramdom boy at the party.
she would’ve gone to germany but for the fact her parents didn’t support her.

• I would’ve gone with you if my father hadn’t fallen down.
• She would’ve bought that dress but for the price.
• My mother would’ve gone with us but for the fact that my grandmother needed her help.
• My dog wouldn’t have done such a mess if he had had enough toys to play with.
• My sister would’ve taken a nap **but for ** the noise.
• My coworker would’ve done his tasks but for the fact he wasn’t told about.

• I would’ve done this course in a day but for the fact that I keep forgetting it.
• They wouldn’t have given me money but for I change their minds every time.
• She would have chosen me but for the fact that I called her with another name.
• He would have made it to the altar but for the lies of his friends.
• I would have understood this topic long ago but for its complexity

Let’s practice!

• But for the heavy snowstorm, they would have gone skiing this weekend.
• We couldn’t have the picnic but for the unexpected rain.
• He missed the important phone call but for he left his phone at home.
• The concert was postponed but for the lead singer’s illness.
• The party was canceled but for the host’s sudden illness.

• She would’ve eaten the bufet but for she arrived late and there was almost no food.

• He would’ve have the new car but the money not enough for him.

• I would’ve arrived early but for my sister was late in the shower.

• She would’ve late for dinner but for there was no traffic.

• My mother would’ve been a proffesional but for she was young mother.

1. I would’ve finished the household chores but for the fact I was tired.
2. She would’ve finished her homework but for the fact she didn’t remember it.
3. He would’ve avoided all this problems but for his friends.
4. The orchestra would’ve been cancelled but for the new clients coming.
5. We would’ve got into problems but for the woman protecting us.

Interesting. I had never heard the expression “bur, for” before today.

1. I would have study an engineer but for my mother.
2. My friends would have gone with me on that trip but for their jobs.
3. I would have seen this topic before but for the fact that my teachers did not teach it to me.
4. 2020 could have been a great year but for the fact that the pandemic began.
5. I would have written more sentences but for my lack of imagination.

• I would’ve felt fine, but for he didn’t come.
• I would have happied, but for the fact that he and I did not the same values.

Write 5 sentences in the comments section using “but for”

1. I would’ve worked today but for the dismissal.
2. I would’ve ate healthy but for the fast we forget to do the shopping.
3. I would’ve jogged but for the weather.
4. I would’ve sent my homework but for the fact that the internet was cut.
5. I would’ve talked to my mother but for the fact I lost my phone.

• I would’ve got a data analyst job but for the fact that I don’t have experience.

• I would’ve increased my salary but for my english fluenty

• My team would’ve won the match but for the red card

If you’d be so good as to give me feedback I would be most grateful.

-I would´ve done the dishes, but for the fact that we didn´t have soap.
-They would´ve won the game but for the penalty.

HW:
-I would´ve approved that test but for the computer fail.
-I would´ve moved to Australia, but for the fact I broke up with my BF.
-She would´ve chosen another country but for the fact her BF studies in France.
-I would´ve quit my job sooner this year but for my economical responsibility.
-We would´ve had a child but for his job.

1. I would’ve finished the presentation, but for the fact that I kept receiving other tasks at the same time.
2. She would’ve traveled to Italy, but for the price of the ticket.
3. I would’ve been sick, but for the fact that I had eaten something bad at the restaurant.
4. My sister wouldn’t have been an engineer but for her skills with mathematics.
5. My dog would’ve stayed at the hotel, but for the fact that they didn’t accepted pets.

• I would’ve arrived early but for the traffic.

• I would’ve done my homework, but for the fact that the power went out.

• I would’ve been a great musician but for the work.

• I would’ve been a great chef, but for the fact that I chose graphic design.

I wouldn´t have passed my enghish test if I hadn´d study a lot!
If my son hadn´t given me the rice, lunch wouldn´t be ready today.
If he hadn´t been in the plane, he would´ve lost the oportunity to know a new country,
I wouldn´t have forgot my keys if my dog had run outside.
she would´ve bought groceries but for the money.

• I would’ve done my homewoork but for the fact that the internet goes out.

• I would’ve written her letter but she broken my heart.

• I would’ve kept my hope but for the fact that she never came back.

1. I would’ve done my workout earlier but for the work
2. He would’ve practiced english yesterday but for the fact that got sick
3. She would’ve writted the contract but for the time
4. I would’ve worked at Usa but for. the english
5. I would’ve moved to other city but for the fact that I hadn’t knew where to arrive.

5 sentences using “but for”:

• I would’ve gone to the movies but for the fact that I have so much homework.
• He would’ve won the game but for the other team cheats.
• She would’ve cooked his meal but for the fact that the cooking gas ran out.
• They’ve would’ve sung another song but for the rain.
• I would’ve lost all my money but for the fact my accountant did such a great work.

-She would have gotten the job if she had not arrived late
-She would have gotten the job but for the fact that she arrived late

• I would’ve been a professional tennis player but for my broken elbow.
• I wouldn’t have been late but for the car accident.
• You would’ve had a horrible bruise but for the fact you escaped on time.
• They wouldn’t have passed the exam but for the fact of the accident of that horrible teacher.
• He would’ve been beaten but for the cops.

I would’ve ran faster, but for my hurt foot

She would’ve got good calification in the exam but for the fact that she was tired

He would’ ve washed the car
But for the dirty water

I would have been in time but for the traffic.
I would’ve been do the homework but for the fact I forgot my books.
she would’ve been singer but for the fact
her parents didn’t have permission.
you would’ve have been healthy but for the fact you don’t do excersice.
we would have been in the beach but for the weather.

• We would´ve studied together, but for the fact that he hadn´t gotten his visa, we didn´t
• She would´ve had time, but for the fact that she had to prepared the food, she couldn´t
• I would´ve been in better shape, if i hadn´y been eating a lot of carbos.
• They would´ve join us, but for the fact that they had a birthday, they couldn´t
• she would´ve had her account before, but for the fact that she hadn´t gone to the bank, she hasn´t

1. I would have travelled to Spain but for i lost the flight
2. She would have played basket but for the fact that she had to work.
3. He would have gone to the gym but for the fact that he did not pay tha bill.
4. We would have called her but for we didn´t have internet.
5. He would have got the scholarship but for the fact that he didn´t speak English.

I would have been a tennis player but for the fact i had not practice a lot.
I would have studied economy but for the prices of university
i would have travel away in 2020 but for the pandemic

• But for the fact that it was raining, I would have gone to the gym.
• I couldn´t have managed to repair the car but for my excellent mechanic.
  -I would never haved passed my final exam but for the fact that I hit the books.
• But for the weather, we would be on the way to our holidays.
  -But for the bus arriving late, I would already be on my classes.

We would’ve been more than friends but for the fact that you had been so narcissist.
She would’ve achieved the English mark in her diploma but for the ELD course.
You would’ve studied in the same college but for the fact that he had moved to San Diego the next semester.
She would’ve worked in a better place but for the lack of language she can’t.

I would have been a famous singer but for the fact I can’t sing.
I would have had a cat but for the fact I am not allowed.
I would have gone to another country but for the fact I am afraid of flying.
They would have passed the test but for the fact they did not study.
She would have bought a car but for the fact she does not have enough money

I would have arrived on time, but for my mom.
I would have done the homeworkearlier , but for the dishes.

1. I would’ve bought those tickets but for the price.
2. I would’ve chosen those jeans but for the fact that my brother has other kinds of similar ones.
3. My mom wouldn’t have been angry but for the fact that I lost her wallet.
4. Ecuador wouldn’t have lost Pasto but for the fact its first president.
5. Messi would’ve won the America Cup but for the penalty. By the way, he won the World Cup some time later.

• I would have gone to Disney but for my mom didn’t allow

• I would have arrived on time but for the bus didn’t work

• I would have entered to the university but for the money

• I would have been taller person but for my parents are short

• I would have drunk water but for I was occupied

I would’ve gone to the beach, but for the traffic.
But for the delay in the flight, we would’ve made it to the conference in time.
She would’ve never achieved such success but for her dedication and hard work.
I would’ve had lunch with Maria, but for her work was impossible
I would’ve driven to Maria’s house, but for our car is with Daniel.

I would’ve gone to the party but for the storm.
I would’ve taken a taxi but for the fact that my mother came to pick me up.
They would’ve come but for the fact that they did not have enough money.
She would’ve eaten but for the fact that she already had dinner.
My father would’ve tasted the meal but for the fact that he was vegetarian.

• I would’ve work yesterday but for internet failure.

• My cat would’ve gone outside but for the dog.

• We would’ve our own house by now but for the fact that they’re too expensive.

• She would be home by now but for the snow.

• I would’ve be a professional ballet dancer but for my weight.

• I would’ve forgave him but for the fact that he ate the whole cake.
• I would’ve left the package but for the dog
• I would’ve lost the camera but for the fact she took care

• I would’ve done my homework but for the fact that I didn’t have my book.
• I wolud’ve gone to your house today but for the fact that I have to work so much
• I would’ve gone to France, but for the fact that the ticket is so expensive
• I would’ve been here an hour ago, but for the weather
• My had would’ve been a good basketball player, but for his bad skills at sports

She would have gotten a flue but fo the fact that she went to the hospital last week

I would have internet but for the storm

He would have had an accident but for the fact that he loves drives fast

Carl would have arrived early but for the traffic

She would have gotten the job but for the fact that she has less experience

• i would´ve run 21k but for the fact I caught a strong flu a week before the run.
• She would´ve helped us with homewotk, but for bad weather
• He would´ve paid for dinner but for the fact he forgot his wallet at home
  -She would´ve gotten the job, but for the fact she doesn´t have finished her magister.
  -I would´ve gone to the gym, but for the fact i worked late today

1. I would’ve studied five year ago but for the money
2. She would’ve gone to the party but for the fact that there weren’t transport

Hi! Here are my five sentences:

1. If I hadn’t forgotten my computer, I would’ve sent my exam on time.
   To: I would’ve sent my exam on time but for the fact that my computer was at home.

2. I would’ve had enough money to pay for my groceries If I hadn’t gone out yesterday.
   To: I would’ve had enough money to pay for my groceries but for going out yesterday.

3. If I hadn’t forgotten to buy the meat, I would’ve made pasta for dinner.
   To: I would’ve made pasta for dinner but for the fact that the recipe called for meat, and I didn’t have any.

4. I would’ve attended your wedding if I hadn’t got sick
   To: I would’ve attended your wedding but for being sick.

5. If it weren’t for my job, I would’ve traveled to Medellín this holiday.
   To: I would’ve traveled to Medellín this holiday but for my job.

I took some liberties, because translating the first structure exactly to the second one, seemed off to me.

I would´ve been a great performer and singer, but for the fact I decided to study another career.

I would go out, but for the weather I could not.

I would visit my mother, but of her sickness I could not.

I would marry him, but for the fact he moved to another country it did not happen.

my son would have finish his homework, but for the fact he fell sleep.

• I would’ve bought the xbox, but for the fact that i didn’t have all the money.
• We would’ve went on a trip, but for the fact that your passport is lost.
• i would’ve advanced more in the class, but for the lack of time.
• You would’ve took notes, but for the fact that you didn’t have a pen.
• She would’ve gone to the party, but for the decomposed car.

I would’ve cleaned the car but for the water.
We would’ve won the football game but for the fact we were only 9 players
She would’ve bought all the candies but for the money
They would’ve sung all the songs but for the fact that there was no energy
I would’ve eaten all the food but for the diet.

I would’ve had my bed but for the fact I didn’t wake up

-I would’ve been a great soccer player but for my injury in my shoulder I couldn’t continue playing.
-I would’ve studied English before but for the fact that before I didn’t like.
-I would’ve buyed a bitcoin but for not believe that will be so successful I didn’t.
-I would’ve started to study in the morning but for be very busy I couldn’t.
-I would’ve gave away to my family many gifts but for not have much money I couldn’t.

We would’ve eaten pizza but for the fact of the pizza store was close

I would’ve traveled to U.S. but for the Visa

She would’ve studied an engineer but for the math

He would’ve gone to the concert but for he lost the ticket

He would’ve bought the shoes but for the fact that he wasted all his savings

I would’ve studied English but for English academics are expensive.
They would’ve been married but for the fact that she had to travel overseas.

1 I would´ve lived in aanother country but for the fact that I miss my family

2 I would´ve gotten the job if my father had not made me missed the interview.

3I would´ve gone to the trip if I had found a person who had could taken care my pets.

4 I would´ve gone to Qatar for enjoy the soccer cup but for the money.

5 I would´ve liked to have a dog but for the fact that where I live doesn´t accept pets

1. I would’ve done my homework but for the fact that the power had gone out.
2. I would’ve gotten that scholarship but for the fact that I hadn’t been prepared for the interview in English.
3. The restaurant wouldn’t have gone bust but for the doubts.
4. Mario wouldn’t have had a car accident but for the stone on the way.
5. Mateo would have had a car accident but for the fact that his father had taught to drive as fast & furious’ drivers.

• She would have finished the scolarship **but for the fact that **she had had a lot of work in her new job.
• He wouldn’t have hurt but for the warm-up.
• I would’ve bought a new skincare product but for the prices. They are utterly pricey nowadays.
• He would’ve gotten that job but for the fact that he didn’t have his diploma.
• They would have met yesterday** but for** their lack of time.
• They would’ve gone out **but for the fact that **the car didn’t work.
• She wouldn’t have taken the wrong train but for incorrect directions.
• He wouldn’t have a headache but for the fact that he had drunk a lot last night.

• I would have won the scholarship, but for my bad grades.
• My cousin would have lived longer, but for the cancer.
• The Mayor would have been popular, but for the fact he mislead funds for himself.
• The cup woudn’t have broken, but for the cat.
• My stomach wouldn’t have hurt, but for the fact i ate too much burrito.

• I would have gone to school but for the fact that I was sick
• My mom would have made some food but for the fact that she did not have the time
• I would have finished my career but for the fact that I failed on a subject
• My family would have visited Cancun but for the fact that we did not have tmoney to travel
• I would have gotten a 10 in Maths if not for the exam that I forgot how to answer the last question

Here is how i’d change the sentences with what we’ve learned in this class:

• She would’ve arrived on time,

  1. If it hadn’t been for the traffic.
  2. But for the traffic.
  3. But for the fact that she had run into traffic.

• I would’ve gone to the party,

  1. but for the invitation getting lost.
  2. if it wasn’t for the invitation getting lost.
  3. If the invitation hadn’t got lost.

• They would’ve gone to the beach today,

  1. but for the weather.
  2. if it wasn’t for the weather.

• We would’ve bought a new car,

  1. but for the fact that thery´re so expensive.
  2. if they weren’t so expensive.
  3. If it wasn’t for the fact that they’re so expensive.

• I would’ve been at 8:00 am, but for the fact that I snoozed my alarm.

• I would’ve gone to the concert, but for the sold out.

• My mom would’ve made hamburgers, but for the fact that I forgot to buy buns.

• My dog would’ve enjoyed a long park walk, but for the vet appointment

• Barbara would’ve taught me how to make desserts, but for the fact that I hate cooking

• I would have finished the course earlier, but for the fact that I had to do a trip.
• I would have buy that new car, but for the money.
• She would have arrived on time, but for falling asleep.
• The emergency would have been carried in a better way, but for the fact that they never made any emergency drill.
• The cruise wouldn’t have hit with that island, but for the captain getting drunk.

It’s my turn, I would say something like:

1. I wouldn’t have gone to Aruba , but for the tickets prices.
2. She would have been an excellent doctor, but for the parents requeriments.
3. He wouldn’t have lost his route bus, but for the fact of sepaking with a lot of people at the same time.
4. I would have been on time, but for my mom advices this morning.
5. They would have won this round, but for the fact of players lossing motivation.

I would´ve gone to the party but for the fact that I had to take care of my nieces.

• I wanted to buy a new phone but for that I need to save
• Luisa would´ve celebrated her birthday but for the fact that she had a work trip

PRACTICE

• I would´ve done the dishes but for the fact that we didn´t have soap
• They would´ve won the game but for the penalty

• I would have studied medicine, but for the fact I moved abroad.

• She would´ve gone to the gym yesterday, if it hadn´t rained a lot.

• If my country hadn´t been in crisis, I would´ve stayed there all my life.

• If her friend hadn´t told her, she wouldn´t have adopted a cat.

• They would´ve arrived at time to the dinner, but for the fact their car got broke.

1. I would’ve stayed at the gym but for the fact I had class.
   2.I would’ve passed the exam but for the noise in the classroom.
2. She would’ve stayed at the party but for her children at home.
3. They would’ve won the price but for the wrong answer.
4. They would’ve have hired him but for the fact he isn’t professional.

I would’ve ate the cake but for the fact that I was full.
I would’ve called you that day but for the fallen signal.
Colombian soccer team would’ve participated on the world cup but for the fact they didn’t pass the playoffs. :’(

I would’ve traveled a lot last year but for the fact that they’re so expensive to me.
I would’ve danced with you but for the hour.
You would’ve met her but for the fact that you didn’t arrive on time.
She would’ve passed the exam but for the procrastination.
I would’ve traveled to Canada but for the fact that I didn’t accept that job.

I would’ve gone to the party but for the flu.
Mi sister would’ve bought that dress but for the inflation.
I would’ve visited my parents but for my vacations were denied.
Jaime would’ve married me but for his mother.
I would’ve made a deal but for the unfair competence.

• My aunt wouldn’t have dressed that way but for the weather.
• I would have met with Ets but for the fact the gov kept secrets.
• I would have been hired again but for the limited budget.
• My family wouldn’t have enjoyed the trip but for the amazing food

• I would’ve finished the work, but for the fact that I had been sick.
• I would have read the book, but for the headache.
• I would’ve bought a RAM memory, but for the price.
• I would’ve watched the anime, but for the school.
• I would’ve done the test, but for the time.

I would’ve gone to the appointment but it was really too late when I remembered.

1. I would’ve finished my homework but for the fact that I had an appointment.
2. You would’ve turned in your task on time but for your emergency.
3. My professor would’ve won the competition but for his getting nervous.
4. My little brother would’ve helped me out but for his math classes.
5. I would’ve made a lot much money but for the fact that my bike got decomposed.

• I would’ve helped you, but for the fact you yelled at me.
• She would’ve won, but for her desire of perfection.
• I would’ve reached the top of the tree, but for the ant.
• It would’ve exploded, but for me.
• We would’ve sent you the file, but for our bad internet.

• I would’ve finished this research sooner, but for the fact that I have two jobs.
• She would’ve told you the truth, but for the fact that you treated her so badly.
• He would’ve read the book, but for his library card getting lost.
• Maria would’ve danced all night, but for the fact that she had a strong headache.
• I would’ve bought a new laptop, but for the high price tag.

I would’ve given them the money, but for the fact that I forgot it.
They would’ve had seen the movie, but for fact that they lost the tickets.
She would’ve had won a golden medal, but for the injury
He would’ve obtained the degree but for the fact that he lost a test

• I would have had a good relationship but for the distance.

• They would’ve been big professionals but for the lack of compromise.

• She would’ve bought that beautiful shirt but for was sold out.

• My father would’ve got a good job but for the long distance between home and it.

• I would’ve been a System Engineer but for the profession change.

That was new!!

	The questions 

1. I would’ve done the dishes but for…
   B) The fact that we didn’t have soap.

2. They would’ve won the game….
   C) But for the penalty.

    My sentences
   

3. I would’ve played but for the time.

4. I would’’ve read but for the exercise.

5. I would’ve studied but for the draw.

6. She would’ve swept but for cook.

7. He would’ve danced but for work

I would´ve play professional futbol but for my knee injury.
I would´ve student ingles but for my lack of time
we would´ve won the game but for our anxiety
They would´ve climb the mountain but for the weather did not allow it
I would´ve finish the code but for lack of time

• I would’ve watched the movie, but for the fact that i didn’t buy a ticket before they were sold out

• You would have arrived early, but for you getting ready pretty late

• He would’ve aced the test, but for he didn’t study enough

• She would’ve won the match, but for she didn’t train enough

• They would’ve been champions, but for they lost the final

1. I would’ve finished my homework but for my uncle´s interruptions.
2. I would´ve bought that nice suit but for my personal savings.
3. They would´ve won the context but for the weather .
4. I would´ve baked the souffle but for the oven damage.
5. Sally and Meg would´ve gone to the party but for their father’s death.