Understanding Second Conditional Sentences

The video tutorial by Kerry covers the concept of second conditionals, explaining their two main uses: discussing unlikely future events and impossible present situations. It details the structure of second conditionals, which involves an 'if' clause with a past simple tense and a main clause with 'would' plus an infinitive. The video also compares second conditionals with first conditionals, highlighting the former's focus on unlikely or hypothetical scenarios. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate these points.

What are the two main uses of second conditionals?

• To describe certain future events and past regrets.

• To describe certain present situations and past possibilities.

• To talk about unlikely future events and impossible present situations.

• To discuss past events and future possibilities.

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

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

• If it rains, I will stay indoors.

• If I met a celebrity, I would ask for an autograph.

• If I had known, I would have called.

Why is the sentence 'If I met Lionel Messi, I would say hello' considered a second conditional?

• Because it is a certain future event.

• Because it is a certain present event.

• Because it is an unlikely future event.

• Because it is a past event.

What makes a present situation impossible in a second conditional sentence?

• The situation happened in the past.

• The situation is not true at present.

• The situation is currently true.

• The situation is likely to happen.

In the sentence 'If I had his number, I would call him,' why is it considered a second conditional?

• Because it is a certain present event.

• Because it is a past event.

• Because it is an impossible present situation.

• Because it is a certain future event.

Which sentence structure is used in second conditionals?

• If + present simple, will + infinitive

• If + present continuous, will + infinitive

• If + past simple, would + infinitive

• If + past perfect, would have + past participle

In the sentence 'If I were a scientist, I would search for a cure,' what is the role of 'were'?

• It indicates a past event.

• It is used for formal writing.

• It shows a certain future event.

• It is a typo and should be 'was'.

What is the main clause structure in a second conditional sentence?

• Would + past participle

• Would + infinitive

• Will + infinitive

• Would have + past participle

What is the purpose of using 'were' instead of 'was' in formal writing?

• To indicate a past event.

• To describe a certain future event.

• To show a hypothetical situation.

• To correct a grammatical error.

What is the 'if' clause structure in a second conditional sentence?

• If + present continuous

• If + past perfect

• If + past simple

• If + present simple