Understanding the Second Conditional

This video tutorial covers the second conditional, explaining its use for hypothetical situations. It details the structure, emphasizing the use of past simple and continuous tenses. The subjunctive mood is also discussed, particularly the use of 'were'. The tutorial connects the second conditional with expressions like 'wish' and 'if only', showing their similarities. The video concludes with practice sentences for viewers to complete.

What is the main focus of this week's English tutorial?

• The first conditional

• The use of modal verbs

• The second conditional, wish, and if only

• The third conditional

What does the second conditional typically describe?

• Future predictions

• Past events

• Hypothetical situations

• Real situations

Which of the following is an example of an unlikely scenario in the second conditional?

• If I had wings, I would fly to work.

• If I won the lottery, I would buy a new house.

• If I were a cat, I would sleep all day.

• If I could breathe underwater, I would explore the ocean.

In the second conditional, what tense is used after 'if'?

• Future simple

• Past simple

• Present simple

• Present continuous

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the second conditional structure?

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

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

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

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

What is the correct form of 'to be' in the subjunctive mood for all subjects?

• Were

• Are

• Was

• Is

Which sentence uses the past continuous tense in the second conditional?

• If I had more money, I would travel.

• If I were in Greece, I would be sunbathing.

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

• If I were playing football, I would be happier.

What is the main similarity between 'wish' and the second conditional?

• Both use the past simple tense

• Both are used for past events

• Both describe real situations

• Both use the future tense

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'wish'?

• I wish I was taller.

• I wish I will be taller.

• I wish I were taller.

• I wish I am taller.

How is 'if only' similar to 'wish'?

• It is used for past events

• It can be used interchangeably with 'wish'

• It is used for real situations

• It is used for future predictions