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.

• 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

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

• 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.

1.- I would’ve been a professional dance but for the fact that I had distracted in other things.
2.- Sophi wouldn’t have learned Math but for the teacher.
3.- He would’ve finished the homework but for the baby.
4.- The baby wouldn’t have cried but for the fact that the nurse was expert in babies.
5.- I wouldn’t have learned the impossible past but for this class.

I would have finished college but for the fact that I didn’t have time to study.
I would have had a child but for the stress.
he would have started a company but for the fact that he was so dependent on his job
We would have gone to the party but for the essay.
They would have traveled to Spain but for the fact that the cost of living is too expensive.o spain but for the fact that the live cost it’s too expensive.

• 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.