Second Conditional (Secondo CONDIZIONALE INGLESE - Lezione FACILE)

The video tutorial explains the second conditional, used for unreal possibilities. It covers the structure, including the use of 'if' clauses with past simple or continuous, and auxiliary verbs like 'would', 'could', or 'might'. The tutorial emphasizes using 'were' instead of 'was' for all pronouns. It discusses choosing between first and second conditionals based on the speaker's attitude. The video concludes with a recap and a question to engage learners.

What is the primary use of the second conditional?

• To give commands

• To express unreal possibilities

• To talk about past events

• To describe real possibilities

Which auxiliary verbs can be used in the main clause of a second conditional sentence?

• Do, does, did

• Can, may, should

• Would, might, could

• Will, shall, must

Why is 'were' preferred over 'was' in the second conditional?

• It is a rule in all conditional sentences

• It sounds better and is more formal

• It is only used in British English

• It is grammatically incorrect to use 'was'

How does the speaker's attitude influence the choice between the first and second conditional?

• It affects the perceived likelihood of the condition

• It determines the level of formality

• It changes the verb tense used

• It doesn't influence the choice

What is a key feature of the second conditional regarding clause order?

• The order of clauses cannot be changed

• The main clause must always come first

• The clauses are interchangeable

• The if clause must always come first