Second Conditional
Let’s revise the rule!
We use Second Conditional when talk about unreal condition and unreal
result in present or near future.
If + Past Simple (Verb+ed / 2 form) Would (could) + Verb
Condition Result
Task A. Match and complete the sentences. Use Second Conditional.
1. If Tom …………………… (do) the project, a) she …………………… (get) a job in
Australia.
2. If my cousins …………………… (read) b) they …………………… (decorate) the
more, Assembly Hall by 10 am.
3. If Tina …………………… (speak) English c) he …………………… (get) a good
better, mark.
4. If my uncle …………………… (go) fishing, d) my aunt …………………… (be) proud
of them.
5. If Jane …………………… (help) her sister e) he …………………… (buy) them
Margaret, faster.
6. If Peter …………………… (book) tickets f) he …………………… (take) his boat.
online,
Task B. Complete the sentences. Use Second Conditional.
a) If Mr. Johnson …………………… (arrive) at 8 pm, he …………………… (meet) his old friend.
b) If Jim …………………… (book) a ticket, he …………………… (travel) by bus.
c) If Susan …………………… (come) home earlier, she …………………… (make) a pizza.
d) If Ann …………………… (buy) some flour, she …………………… (bake) biscuits.
e) If Tim …………………… (clean) the living room, he …………………… (watch) a film in the
evening.
f) If Peter …………………… (turn) on the radio,
he …………………… (listen) to the latest news.
g) If Liza …………………… (paint) a picture of the
field, her grandma …………………… (be) glad.
h) If Tom …………………… (get) a job in this
company, he …………………… (earn) more money.
[Link]