Second Conditional Sentences

Second conditional sentences are used to talk about unlikely or impossible hypothetical situations.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use and structure these sentences.

When and how to use second conditional sentences?

Second conditional sentences are used to talk about unlikely or impossible hypothetical situations.

There are two clauses in a sentence;

You can swap over the clauses.

For example, if I were you, I would tell her the truth. I would tell her the truth if I were you.

For negatives, add didn’t or weren’t in the -if clause. Or would/could + not + infinitive verb.

‘Were’ is used with I, he, she, it in conditional sentences.

1. If I had enough money, I would buy those shoes.

2. If she won the lottery, she would travel the world.

3. I would give everyone money if I were the Prime Minister.

Fill the gaps with the correct form of the verb.

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