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Second Conditional

This document provides examples and explanations of the second conditional. It begins with a definition that the second conditional uses "if + past tense" and "would/wouldn't + infinitive" to talk about unlikely or imaginary situations. It then provides 8 examples of conversations completed with the second conditional form of verbs in brackets. Next, it asks to identify whether 10 sentences are in the first or second conditional and to complete them with the correct verb forms. Finally, it provides prompts for the reader to write their own sentences using the second conditional to talk about hypothetical situations.

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Second Conditional

This document provides examples and explanations of the second conditional. It begins with a definition that the second conditional uses "if + past tense" and "would/wouldn't + infinitive" to talk about unlikely or imaginary situations. It then provides 8 examples of conversations completed with the second conditional form of verbs in brackets. Next, it asks to identify whether 10 sentences are in the first or second conditional and to complete them with the correct verb forms. Finally, it provides prompts for the reader to write their own sentences using the second conditional to talk about hypothetical situations.

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  • Conditional Grammar Exercise

9A GRAMMAR if + past, would / wouldn’t + infinitive (second conditional)

a Complete the conversations with the second conditional forms of the verbs in brackets.

1 A Look at Hannah. She’s so lazy.


B 
I know. If the boss came in now, he
wouldn’t be very happy. (come, not be).
2 A 
What if Adam
you out on a date? (you say, ask)
B I think I ‘yes’! (say)
3 A Ouch! My tooth hurts.
B 
You so many problems with
your teeth if you to the
dentist more often. (not have, go)
4 A Is the answer to number 5 A or B?
B 
If I the answer,
I you. But I don’t! (know, tell)
5 A Why don’t you cycle to work?
B 
I if I nearer
the office, but I live too far away. (cycle, live)
6 A 
Wow! Those shoes are great.
I them if I
more money. (buy, have)
B 
Well, you more money if
you shopping so often.
(have, not go)
7 A 
If you the lottery, how
the money? (win, you spend)
B 
I a big house in the country.
(buy)
8 A I’m so tired!
B 
We much better if the
neighbours’ baby all night.
(sleep, not cry)

b First or second conditional? Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1 What will we do tomorrow if it rains (rain)?
2 If I had a lot of money, I’d buy (buy) a horse.
3 She’d pass her exams if she (study) harder.
4 I’m sure she (lend) you the money if you ask her nicely.
5 I’d like your dog more if he (not be) so noisy!
6 If I (not see) you this evening, I’ll see you on Friday.
7 I (not say) anything to James if you don’t want me to.
8 If you (not hurry up), we’ll miss the train.
9 If I were you, I (not go) to the UK in the winter.
10 What you (do) if you found a snake in your bed?

ACTIVATION

Complete the sentences with your own ideas.


If I could live in another country, I... If I were the President, I...
If the weather is good this weekend, I... If I get bored this evening, I...
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