Second conditional (climate change version)

Which of the following sentences correctly forms a second conditional?

• If people cared more about the environment, they would reduce their carbon footprint.

• If people care more about the environment, they will use more plastic.

• If people cared more about the environment, they will recycle.

• If people will care more about the environment, they would reduce their carbon footprint.

Forming second conditional sentences: If everyone used public transportation, they ___________ air pollution.

• will decrease

• decreases

• would decrease

• decreasing

Expressing hypothetical situations: How might the world change if everyone used renewable energy sources?

• The world would be exactly the same as it is now.

• The world would be more polluted and have fewer resources available for future generations.

• The world would be less polluted but have fewer resources available for future generations.

• The world would be less polluted and have more resources available for future generations.

If we __________ (reduce) our carbon footprint, we __________ (contribute) to a healthier planet.

If everyone __________ (use) reusable bags, we __________ (create) less plastic waste.

If governments __________ (implement) stricter environmental policies, we __________ (see) positive changes in our climate.

If people __________ (consume) less meat, they __________ (help) decrease deforestation.

If individuals __________ (choose) sustainable transportation, they __________ (reduce) air pollution.

If industries __________ (invest) in eco-friendly practices, they __________ (make) a significant impact on the environment.

If communities __________ (adopt) zero-waste lifestyles, they __________ (set) an example for others to follow.