2nd Conditional

2nd Conditional

We use the second conditional to talk about unreal situations and to imagine the result.

Second Conditional

First, we can use it to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true. Maybe I'm imagining some dream for example.

If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house. (I probably won't win the lottery)

If I met the Queen of England, I would say hello.

She would travel all over the world if she were rich.

She would pass the exam if she ever studied. (She never studies, so this won't happen)

Second Conditional

We use the past tense verb, not because the action is in past, but because it is unreal.

We can use was or were with I, he, she, it.

The result clause has could/would.

Multiple Choice

If I ______ a thousand dollars, I _________ buy myself a huge TV.

• had

• would

Multiple Select

If he _______ younger, he ________ travel more.

• was

• were

• would

• can

Multiple Select

If you ______ it all to charity, you ________ have any left.

• give

• gave

• would

• wouldn't

Multiple Select

If I _______ you, I _______ get a new job.

• was

• were

• would

• can

Multiple Select

If I _____ enough money, I ______ buy a new house.

• have

• had

• will

• would

Multiple Select

If she _______ always so late, she _________ be promoted.

• wasn't

• was

• would

• will

Multiple Select

If I ________ a perfect English, I ________ have a good job.

• speak

• spoke

• can

• would