Second Conditional

What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?

• if + present tense, would + base form of the verb

• unless + simple past tense, 'could' + base form of the verb

• {'if' + simple past tense, 'would' + base form of the verb}

• when + simple past tense, 'will' + base form of the verb

Give an example of a second conditional sentence.

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

• If she studies hard, she will fail the exam.

• If they go to the beach, it will rain.

• If I eat breakfast, I will be hungry.

How do you form the 'if' clause in a second conditional sentence?

• Use the present perfect tense of the verb.

• Use the future simple tense of the verb.

• Use the present simple tense of the verb.

• Use the past simple tense of the verb.

What verb tense is used in the 'if' clause of a second conditional sentence?

• Simple past tense

• Past perfect tense

• Future tense

• Present perfect tense

What verb tense is used in the main clause of a second conditional sentence?

• Past perfect tense

• Future tense

• Simple past tense

• Present perfect tense

Can you use 'will' in the main clause of a second conditional sentence?

• Always

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

What is the meaning of a second conditional sentence?

• A second conditional sentence expresses a certain fact in the past.

• A second conditional sentence expresses a certain fact in the present or future.

• A second conditional sentence expresses a hypothetical situation in the past.

• A second conditional sentence expresses a hypothetical situation in the present or future along with its probable result.

Provide a situation where you would use a second conditional sentence.

• If I win the lottery, I will stop working.

• If it snows tomorrow, I will wear shorts.

• If the sun rises in the west, I will believe in magic.

• If it rains tomorrow, I will bring an umbrella.

Explain the difference between a first conditional and a second conditional sentence.

• If it snows, I will go to the beach.

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

• If I wake up late, I would miss the bus.

• First conditional: If it rains, I will bring an umbrella. Second conditional: If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.

Create a second conditional sentence using the verb 'to be'.

• If he was taller, he would be able to reach the top shelf.

• If she were smarter, she would have passed the exam.

• If they was more careful, they wouldn't have broken the vase.

• If he were taller, he would be able to reach the top shelf.