second conditional

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What is the second conditional?

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The second conditional is a grammatical structure used to talk about hypothetical situations and their possible outcomes. It typically uses 'if' + past simple, followed by 'would' + base form of the verb.

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How do you form the second conditional?

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To form the second conditional, use 'if' + past simple verb, followed by 'would' + base form of the verb. Example: If I had a car, I would drive to work.

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What is the purpose of the second conditional?

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The second conditional is used to express unreal or hypothetical situations, often related to wishes or dreams.

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Complete the sentence: If I ______ (have) a million dollars, I ______ (travel) the world.

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If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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What is the past simple form of 'to be'?

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The past simple form of 'to be' is 'was' or 'were'.

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Complete the sentence: If she ______ (be) taller, she ______ (play) basketball.

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If she were taller, she would play basketball.

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What is the structure of the second conditional when using 'were'?

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The structure is 'if' + 'were' + subject + 'would' + base form of the verb. Example: If I were rich, I would help others.

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Complete the sentence: If they ______ (not be) so busy, they ______ (join) us.

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If they weren't so busy, they would join us.

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What is an example of a wish expressed in the second conditional?

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An example is: If I could fly, I would travel anywhere.

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Complete the sentence: If he ______ (study) harder, he ______ (pass) the exam.

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If he studied harder, he would pass the exam.