Exercise 2 Work in pairs and obally complete the following second conditional sentences by using the correct form of the verbs given in brackets. You may use other verbs but make sure that you use the correct Perm. Next, write the correct sentences in your notebook. The first two sentences have been done as examples
Answers
Explanation:
Form
If + past + would + verb
Meaning
Second conditional is used in situations/actions in the present or future which are not likely to happen or are imaginary, hypothetical or impossible.
If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world and buy a castle.
I think it is very unlikely that I will win the lottery. However, in this unlikely condition, I will travel and buy a castle.
If I wasn’t watching TV now, I would be playing football.
I am watching TV, but I am imagining an alternative activity I would be doing if I wasn’t watching TV.
If I were an alien, I would be able to travel around the universe.
It is impossible for me to be an alien. However, I am imagining what I would do in this situation
Additional points
Other modal verbs can be used in place of would:
If I had more money, I could buy a car.
Buying a car would be possible.
If I won the lottery, I might give all the money to charity.
Giving the money to charity is only a possibility.
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