6.a. I am unemployed because I had a disagreement with my boss and I was fired. 6.b. But, I (be, not).
unemployed if I (have, not)
a disagreement with my boss and I (be, not) fired.
7.a. Nicole speaks Chinese fluently because she lived in China for ten years.
7.b. But, Nicole (speak, not).
Chinese fluently if she (live, not)
in China for ten years.
8.a. I will not help you study for your test because you have spent the last two weeks
partying and wasting time.
8.b. But, I (help).
you study for your test if you (spend, not)
the last two weeks partying and wasting time.