WorksheetsSecond Conditional
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?
if + present tense, would + base form of the verb
unless + simple past tense, 'could' + base form of the verb
{'if' + simple past tense, 'would' + base form of the verb}
when + simple past tense, 'will' + base form of the verb
Give an example of a second conditional sentence.
If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.
If she studies hard, she will fail the exam.
If they go to the beach, it will rain.
If I eat breakfast, I will be hungry.
How do you form the 'if' clause in a second conditional sentence?
Use the present perfect tense of the verb.
Use the future simple tense of the verb.
Use the present simple tense of the verb.
Use the past simple tense of the verb.
What verb tense is used in the 'if' clause of a second conditional sentence?
Simple past tense
Past perfect tense
Future tense
Present perfect tense
What verb tense is used in the main clause of a second conditional sentence?
Past perfect tense
Future tense
Simple past tense
Present perfect tense
Can you use 'will' in the main clause of a second conditional sentence?
Always
Maybe
Yes
No
What is the meaning of a second conditional sentence?
A second conditional sentence expresses a certain fact in the past.
A second conditional sentence expresses a certain fact in the present or future.
A second conditional sentence expresses a hypothetical situation in the past.
A second conditional sentence expresses a hypothetical situation in the present or future along with its probable result.
Provide a situation where you would use a second conditional sentence.
If I win the lottery, I will stop working.
If it snows tomorrow, I will wear shorts.
If the sun rises in the west, I will believe in magic.
If it rains tomorrow, I will bring an umbrella.
Explain the difference between a first conditional and a second conditional sentence.
If it snows, I will go to the beach.
If I eat pizza, I will become a millionaire.
If I wake up late, I would miss the bus.
First conditional: If it rains, I will bring an umbrella. Second conditional: If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
Create a second conditional sentence using the verb 'to be'.
If he was taller, he would be able to reach the top shelf.
If she were smarter, she would have passed the exam.
If they was more careful, they wouldn't have broken the vase.
If he were taller, he would be able to reach the top shelf.
