ESL - Second Conditional

This video tutorial covers the second conditional in English grammar. It begins with an introduction and example, followed by a review of the past simple tense. The tutorial explains the use of 'would' in sentences, how to form the second conditional, and the use of contracted forms. It includes practice exercises and highlights key considerations, such as the preference for 'if I were' over 'if I was'. The video concludes with additional ways to form the second conditional, including using 'if only'.

What is the auxiliary verb used for forming negative sentences in the past simple tense?

• Done

• Do

• Does

• Did

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'would' in a question form?

• Would he like to go out?

• He would like to go out?

• He would going out?

• Would he going out?

What is the purpose of using the second conditional?

• To express certainty about the future

• To describe unlikely future events or impossible present situations

• To discuss future possibilities

• To talk about past events

In the sentence 'If he worked, he would get paid', what is the role of 'worked'?

• Future simple

• Present continuous

• Past simple

• Present simple

Which of the following is a correct contracted form of 'would not'?

• Would'nt've

• Wouldn't

• Wouldn't've

• Would'nt

What is the benefit of using 'if only' in a sentence?

• To ask a question

• To give a command

• To state a fact

• To express a wish or regret

Which sentence correctly uses the second conditional structure?

• If I had seen you, I would mark you present.

• If I see you, I would mark you present.

• If I saw you, I would mark you present.

• If I will see you, I would mark you present.