Second Conditional Challenge

What is the formula for forming the second conditional?

• If + simple present, would + base form of the verb

• If + past perfect, would + base form of the verb

• If + present perfect, would + base form of the verb

• If + simple past, would + base form of the verb

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Give an example of an 'if' clause used in the second conditional.

• If I have more time, I would travel around the world.

• If I have traveled around the world, I would have more time.

• If I will have more time, I would travel around the world.

• If I had more time, I would travel around the world.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the question form of the second conditional?

• If + subject + past simple, subject + would/could/might + base verb.

• Because + subject + past simple, subject + would/could/might + base verb.

• Unless + subject + past simple, subject + would/could/might + base verb.

• When + subject + past simple, subject + would/could/might + base verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Provide a sentence using contractions in the second conditional.

• If I were you, I'd go to the party.

• If I was you, I'd go to the party.

• If I am you, I'd go to the party.

• If I were you, I go to the party.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Explain the difference between the first and second conditional.

• The first conditional is for real or possible situations, while the second conditional is for unreal or unlikely situations.

• The first conditional is used for singular subjects, while the second conditional is used for plural subjects.

• The first conditional is used for positive situations, while the second conditional is used for negative situations.

• The first conditional is for past situations, while the second conditional is for future situations.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

What is the meaning of the second conditional?

• The second conditional uses the future tense in the if-clause and the present tense in the main clause

• The second conditional is used to talk about real situations in the present or future

• The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future, using the past simple tense in the if-clause and the modal verb 'would' + base form of the verb in the main clause.

• The second conditional is used to talk about past events and their consequences

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Give an example of a hypothetical situation using the second conditional.

• If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.

• If I eat pizza, I will become a millionaire.

• If I watch TV all day, I will become a professional athlete.

• If I go to bed early, I will win the Nobel Prize.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

How do you use 'were' in the second conditional?

• In the second conditional, 'were' is used for all subjects (I, he, she, it, we, they) instead of 'was'. For example, 'If I were rich, I would travel the world.'

• In the second conditional, 'were' is not used at all

• In the second conditional, 'were' is used for singular subjects instead of 'was'

• In the second conditional, 'were' is only used for plural subjects

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A