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Second Conditional

This document provides examples and explanations of type 2 conditional sentences in English. Type 2 conditionals are used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations by using the past tense in the "if" clause and "would" in the consequence clause. Examples are given such as "If I had a million dollars, I would buy a big house" and rules for forming these sentences are explained. The difference between type 1 and type 2 conditionals is also outlined. Exercises are included for learners to practice forming type 2 conditional sentences.

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Second Conditional

This document provides examples and explanations of type 2 conditional sentences in English. Type 2 conditionals are used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations by using the past tense in the "if" clause and "would" in the consequence clause. Examples are given such as "If I had a million dollars, I would buy a big house" and rules for forming these sentences are explained. The difference between type 1 and type 2 conditionals is also outlined. Exercises are included for learners to practice forming type 2 conditional sentences.

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Corporacin de Investigacin, Estudio y Desarrollo de la Seguridad Social


CIEDESS

Type 2 Conditionals
The conditional sentences of the second type are used to
express situations that could happen if the hypothetical
condition is fulfilled.
For example:
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a big house.
Si tuviera un milln de dlares, comprara una casa grande.
This sentence is known as Second Conditional. It expresses what could
happen if an imaginary or hypothetical condition (which is very unlikely to
happen). *I dont really have the million dollars, I am imagining what I would
do if I had them.
If + condition + consequence
If + Past + would
These sentences are made beginning with IF and adding the condition,
expressed in past tense.Then, you add what you think would happen if the
condition is fulfilled,expressed with would followed by the verb.
If I had a calculator, I would do this homework quicker (but I don't
have a calculator).
Si tuviera una calculadora, hara esta tarea ms rpido (pero no tengo una
calculadora).
If you lost your keys, you would have a big problem.
Si __________________________________________________.
If I worked less, I would have more free time.
Si __________________________________________________.

CURSO:INTERMEDIO
PROFESOR:SANDRA POMERI T.

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You should always use past tense in the if clause and the

modal would in the consequence clause. It is wrong to say:

If I would work less, I would have more free time.


If I worked less, I would have more free time.
The modal would can also be used in the contracted form 'd.

If I worked less, I'd have more free time.

The condition can also be negative.

If you didn't eat so much, you would be slim.


Si ___________________________________.
You can also make questions.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
__________________________________________
Let see the difference between First and Second conditional

sentences:

Type 1: If we take a bus, it will be cheaper.


Si ________________________________________.
Type 2: If we took a bus, it would be cheaper.
Si ________________________________________.
In the first sentence is a general condition, it expresses something
that will happen in the future. Whereas, in the second one its about
an unreal situation, we are talking about the possibility of taking the
bus. It is a hypothetical situation, which may or may not happen, but
that we are just imagining that would happen.
CURSO:INTERMEDIO
PROFESOR:SANDRA POMERI T.

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Exercise 1
Complete the sentences using the verb given and the right tense.
1. If you (stay)________________, we would play tennis.
2. If we met at three, we (have)________________ plenty of time to play
tennis the whole afternoon.
3. If you don't practice, you (fail) ________________ again.
4. If the children (come) ________________ , we will play football.
5. If the children (come) ________________ , we would play football.
6. If you (have) ________________ time, call me.
7. If I won the lottery, I (buy) ________________ a sports car.
8. If Laura (call) ________________ , I will tell you.
9. If we (live) ________________ in London, we would eat
British food.
10. If Adam comes, please (tell) ________________ him to wait
for me.

Exercise 2
Choose the best option for each sentence.
If_______________ my boss, he will be very angry.
I ask
I asked
CURSO:INTERMEDIO
PROFESOR:SANDRA POMERI T.

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If_______________ enough money, I would travel around Europe.


I had
I have
If_______________ how to cook, I would make you a cake
for your birthday.
I knew
you knew
What would you do if_______________ a million dollars?
you had
you have
If I knew the answer,_______________ tell you.
I would
I will
Where_______________ go if you had a car?
will you
would you
If Thomas_______________ so much, he wouldn't be so fat.
didn't eat
wouldn't eat
Richard__________ the exams if he worked harder.
would pass
passed

CURSO:INTERMEDIO
PROFESOR:SANDRA POMERI T.

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