Second Conditional revision

Second conditional sentences are used to express

• Present/Future real situations

• Present/Future unreal situations

Answer explanation

An example of an unreal present/future situation expressed in a 2nd conditional sentence is:

If I were rich, I would buy a house near the sea.

Clauses in 2nd conditional sentences must always follow the order shown in the picture

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Answer explanation

Second conditional sentences can start with the "if clause" or the "main clause". No matter the order, the meaning of the sentence does not change.

Is this sentence correct?

If I did not have homework, I could go to the party.

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Answer explanation

You can use the negative form of the verbs in any of the clauses in second conditional sentences.

What punctuation mark do we use in a second conditional sentence to separate the clauses when the "if clause" starts the sentence?

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Answer explanation

When a second conditional sentence starts with the "if clause" we need to use a comma to separate the clauses.

Select the picture that represents the "main clause" in the following sentence

I would not walk to work everyday if I had a car.

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Answer explanation

Second conditional sentences can start with the "if clause" or the "main clause". No matter the order, the meaning of the sentence does not change.

The result of the unreal situaton is shown in the main clause.

If I _____ (have) a lot of money, I would travel around the world.

Answer explanation

The verb in the If clause must be in simple past form

If I were you, I _____ __ (go) to the doctor's.

Answer explanation

The verb form of the main clause is:

"would + base form of the verb"

If you ___(see) Ed Sheeran on the street, what would you do?

Answer explanation

The verb in the "If clause" must be in the simple past form