Second Conditional

Second Conditional

Second Conditional

• To talk about an imaginary Situation

• Example : If I were a bird, I would fly around the world.

• To talk about present impossibilities

• Example : If I had the money, I would buy that new video game.

The Formula

If + Subject + V₂ , Subject + would + V_1.

Subject + would + V₁ + If + Subject + V_2.

Multiple Choice

If I knew his number, I ___ him.

• called

• will call

• would call

Multiple Choice

You ___ a lot healthier, if you didn't eat so much.

• would be

• were

• will be

Multiple Choice

If I ___ you, I would get some new shoes.

• would be

• will be

• were

Fill in the Blank

If I had more money, I ___ (eat) in restaurants more often.

Fill in the Blank

If you ___ (ask) him again nicely, he would probably change his mind.

Multiple Choice

If I ___ this competition, I ___ a new Laptop. But I know it is really hard to do that.

• won / would buy

• would win / bought

Multiple Choice

I don't like my house in the city. I ___ much happier If I ___ in the countryside.

• were / would live

• would be / lived

Multiple Choice

I ___ grateful if you ___ anybody about my secret.

• were / would tell

• would be / told

• were / didn't tell

• would be / didn't tell

Multiple Choice

Angela ___ really sad if we ___ her to our party.

• would be / invited

• were / would invite

• would be / didn't invite

• was / invited

Any Questions?