Scribd
Upload
10 views1 page

Understanding the Second Conditional

The document discusses the second conditional and its use in referring to hypothetical or unlikely future scenarios. The second conditional uses the simple past tense in the if-clause and the present conditional ("would" + verb) in the main clause. Examples are provided using common phrases like "If I had enough money, I would go to Japan" or "I would go to Japan if I had enough money." A series of exercises follows using the second conditional form to practice its application in different situations.

Uploaded by

Francisco Miceo
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
10 views1 page

Understanding the Second Conditional

The document discusses the second conditional and its use in referring to hypothetical or unlikely future scenarios. The second conditional uses the simple past tense in the if-clause and the present conditional ("would" + verb) in the main clause. Examples are provided using common phrases like "If I had enough money, I would go to Japan" or "I would go to Japan if I had enough money." A series of exercises follows using the second conditional form to practice its application in different situations.

Uploaded by

Francisco Miceo
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

The Second Conditional

If + Simple Past, + Would + Verb


Would + Verb + If + Simple Past
We use the second conditional when talking about future events that are
not likely to happen. It refers to a hypothetical scenario and its probable
result. The if clause is in the simple past, and the main clause uses the
present conditional.

• If I had enough money, I would go to Japan. Or:


• I would go to Japan if I had enough money.
Exercises: Be sure to use the contracted form of the verb i.e. ‘wouldn’t’ rather
than ‘would not’.
1. If I (know) her name, I (tell) you.

2. If I (was) you, I (inform) the manager.

3. If I (win) the lotto, I (travel) the world.

4. If you (go) to bed earlier, you (be) less tired.

5. I (work) in Italy if I (speak) Italian.

6. I (not/do) that if I (was) you.

7. If I (become) president, I (change) the social


security system.
8. If I (fly) to London, I (visit) you.

9. If you (know) the answer, you (be) rich.

10. She (be) happier, if she (have) more money.

11. If she (pass) the exam, she (go) to university.

12. If she (cut) her hair, she (look) better.

[Link]    

You might also like