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Second Conditional

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Second Conditional

Grammar Reference

Form Example
FormIf + past perfect, + would have + PPIf I had known, I would have come.
Meaningimaginary PAST — it didn't happenregret, criticism, speculation
NEVER "would" in ifif + had + PP (not if I would have)If I had studied...
NEVER "of"would HAVE (not would of)I would have gone

Second Conditional — Exercises

Complete with the second conditional

Use the verbs in brackets. Both blanks in each sentence.

  1. I the train, if I you. (not catch, be)
  2. If you more exercise, you better. (do, feel)
  3. I her to my account if I her name. (add, know)
  4. Betty her family on holiday if she the lottery. (take, win)
  5. If I a famous actor, I him lots of questions. (meet, ask)

Choose the correct form

Tap the correct option.

  1. What would you wish if you have / had three wishes?
    (had / have) 
  2. If we buy / bought a TV, we could watch the Olympic games.
    (bought / buy) 
  3. If you gave me your address, I will be able / could send someone to help.
    (could / will be able) 
  4. Suppose you had to move abroad, what would you do / will you do first?
    (would you do / will you do) 
  5. If the flowers were dry, will you / would you water them?
    (would you / will you) 

Second Conditional — Answer Key

Complete with the second conditional

  1. wouldn't catch
  2. did
  3. would add
  4. would take
  5. met

Choose the correct form

  1. had
  2. bought
  3. could
  4. would you do
  5. would you