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Second Conditional. 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. You can change the positions of the structure.
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We use the Second Conditional to talk about unreal situations in the present or future. If + S + V2 , S + would + V1 Past Simplewouldn’t
You can change the positions of the structure If+S+V2,S+would+V. S+would+Vxif+S+V2. I would buy a new car if I made enough money.
Example 2:CURRENT SITUATION: Taras doesn’t speak English.
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Example 4:CURRENT SITUATION: Monica isn’t happy.
Example 5:CURRENT SITUATION: Bob isn’t in love with Jane.
Example 6:CURRENT SITUATION: I am not Cameron Diaz.
Translateinto 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 • 1If 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 /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 often, _________ . • I would be more patient with him if_____ . • We would happy if ___________________ . • He would learn English faster if ________ . • If I were you, _________________________ .