Second Conditional We use the Second Conditional to

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Second Conditional

Second Conditional

We use the Second Conditional to talk about unreal situations in the present or

We use the Second Conditional to talk about unreal situations in the present or future. If + S + V 2 , S + would + V 1 Past Simple wouldn’t

Example 1: CURRENT SITUATION: I don’t make enough money. If + S + V

Example 1: CURRENT SITUATION: I don’t make enough money. If + S + V 2, S + would + V. If I made enough money, I would buy a new car.

You can change the positions of the structure If+S+V 2, S+would+V x S+would+V. if+S+V

You can change the positions of the structure If+S+V 2, S+would+V x S+would+V. if+S+V 2.

Example 2: CURRENT SITUATION: Taras doesn’t speak English. If + S + V 2,

Example 2: CURRENT SITUATION: Taras doesn’t speak English. If + S + V 2, If he spoke S + would + V 1. he would get a English, better job.

Example 3: CURRENT SITUATION: Linda doesn’t go in for sport. If + S +

Example 3: CURRENT SITUATION: Linda doesn’t go in for sport. If + S + V 2, S + would + V 1. If she went in for sport, she would be in better shape.

to be in the Second Conditional I he you she we were Bob they

to be in the Second Conditional I he you she we were Bob they it

Example 4: CURRENT SITUATION: Monica isn’t happy. If + S + were, If she

Example 4: CURRENT SITUATION: Monica isn’t happy. If + S + were, If she were happy, S + would + V. she would smile once in a while.

Example 5: CURRENT SITUATION: Bob isn’t in love with Jane. If + S +

Example 5: CURRENT SITUATION: Bob isn’t in love with Jane. If + S + were, S + would + V. If Bob were in love he would give her flowers. with Jane,

Example 6: CURRENT SITUATION: I am not Cameron Diaz. If + S + were,

Example 6: CURRENT SITUATION: I am not Cameron Diaz. If + S + were, S + would + V. If I were Cameron Diaz, I would get an Oscar.

Translate into English � � If we were in London today, we would be

Translate into English � � If we were in London today, we would be able to go to the concert in Hyde Park. If I had millions dollars, I'd give a lot to charity. If there were no hungry people in this world, it would be a much better place. If everyone had clean water to drink, there would be a lot less disease. If she were happy in her job, she wouldn't be looking for another one. If I lived in Japan, I'd have sushi every day. If I had the chance to do it again, I would do it differently. � If I were you, I'd look for a new place to live. � � �

Fill in the gaps - 1 If Mark (go)______ to London next month, he

Fill in the gaps - 1 If Mark (go)______ to London next month, he (visit)_______ his sister. 2 Susan (invite)______ Lucy and Kate if she (see) them in class today. 3 If Tom (have)______ Joanne’s phone number, he (call) and tell about the exam. 4 If Helen (be) _______ here, she (know)_______ what to do. 5 If air fare (be)_______ less expensive, Albert (fly)_____ there and spend this Christmas with his family.

Make up sentences � If / I / go to China/ I / visit

Make up sentences � If / I / go to China/ I / visit /the Great Wall. � If /I / be / the President / I / reduce taxes. � If /you / be / in my position / you / understand. � I / buy / a big house/ if / I / win /the lottery. � I / buy champagne / for everybody/ if/ my team / win the Cup.

Complete the sentences - If she felt better today, ________. If you exercised more

Complete the sentences - If she felt better today, ________. If you exercised more often, _____. I would be more patient with him if_____. We would happy if __________. He would learn English faster if ____. If I were you, _____________.

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