Understanding the Second Conditional

The video tutorial explains the second conditional, used for hypothetical or imaginary situations in the present or future and their consequences. It covers the use of 'were' and 'was' with pronouns, expressing desires, giving advice, and using 'if only' for stronger emotions. The tutorial provides examples and explains the structure of second conditional sentences, including switching clause positions.

What is the primary function of the second conditional?

• To talk about real situations

• To give commands

• To discuss hypothetical or imaginary situations

• To describe past events

Which pronoun is used with 'were' in the second conditional?

• All pronouns

• She

• He

• I

How can 'could' be used in the second conditional?

• To give commands

• To express certainty

• As a replacement for 'would'

• To indicate past ability

What does 'if only' express in the second conditional?

• A wish for past events

• A strong desire for things to be different

• A factual statement

• A command

Can 'if only' be used to give advice?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Only in formal situations

• Only with certain pronouns

What is the structure of the second conditional?

• If + future simple, will + base verb

• If + past perfect, would have + past participle

• If + past simple, would + base verb

• If + present simple, will + base verb

What happens to the comma when the clause positions are switched in the second conditional?

• It remains in the same place

• It is removed

• It is moved to the end

• It is replaced with a semicolon

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

• If I will go, I will see her.

• If I am late, I will call you.

• If I had known, I would have called.

• If I were you, I would apologize.

What is the result clause in the sentence: 'If I were you, I'd buy a new phone'?

• If I were you

• I'd buy a new phone

• If I buy a new phone

• You should buy a new phone

Which of the following sentences uses the second conditional correctly?

• If I was rich, I will buy a car.

• If I were rich, I would buy a car.

• If I am rich, I would buy a car.

• If I had been rich, I would buy a car.