Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
=> But for his __________________________________________________________.
Đáp án: But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business.
Giải thích: Câu điều kiện loại 3: But for + cụm N/Ving, S + would (not) + have + been + Vp2: nếu không vì …
Dịch: Nếu không vì bố anh nghỉ hưu sớm, Richard sẽ không tiếp quản công việc kinh doanh của gia đình.