Understanding the Second Conditional

The Grammar Gameshow episode focuses on the second conditional. Host Will and Leslie guide contestants Liz and Rory through questions about the formula, usage, and differences between first and second conditionals. Liz excels, while Rory struggles but still wins due to Will's new calm demeanor. The show concludes with a humorous twist, maintaining its educational yet entertaining format.

What is the main topic of today's Grammar Gameshow?

• The zero conditional

• The first conditional

• The second conditional

• The third conditional

Which of the following is the correct formula for the second conditional?

• 'If' + past tense + 'would' + infinitive

• 'If' + future tense + 'will' + infinitive

• 'If' + past perfect + 'would have' + past participle

• 'If' + present tense + 'will' + infinitive

What is the second conditional used to describe?

• A past event that did not happen

• A real and possible future event

• A certain future event

• A hypothetical present or future situation

How does the second conditional differ from the first conditional in terms of meaning?

• The first conditional is used for impossible situations

• The second conditional is used for unlikely or unreal situations

• The first conditional is used for hypothetical situations

• The second conditional is used for real situations

Which sentence is in the second conditional?

• If I study, I would pass the exam.

• If I had studied, I would have passed the exam.

• If I studied, I would pass the exam.

• If I study, I will pass the exam.

What is the correct form of the verb 'be' in the second conditional for all pronouns?

• 'was' for singular, 'were' for plural

• 'were' for all pronouns

• 'was' for all pronouns

• 'is' for singular, 'are' for plural

Which of these sentences is incorrect in the second conditional?

• If you were rich, you’d buy a yacht.

• None of these are incorrect.

• If I were rich, I’d buy a yacht.

• If he were rich, he’d buy a yacht.

In the second conditional, what does the speaker imply about the situation?

• It is a certain future event

• It is a past event

• It is a real and possible event

• It is an unlikely or unreal event

Which of the following is an example of the second conditional?

• If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a car.

• If I win the lottery, I will buy a car.

• If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.

• If I win the lottery, I would buy a car.

What is the formal way to use the verb 'be' in the second conditional?

• 'was' for all pronouns

• 'were' for all pronouns

• 'is' for singular, 'are' for plural

• 'was' for singular, 'were' for plural