2do conditional

2ND CONDITIONAL

FUNCTION

• The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or imaginary situations in the present or in the future.

STRUCTURE

• If + S + simple past, S + would + infinitive

               Condition                                  result

•  S + would + infinitive If + S + simple past

          Condition                                 result

• *If the “IF” clause comes first, a comma is necessary

• *** Remember, just in these kind of sentences (2nd conditional) if you use the verb to be in past form  (was or were), you have to use “WERE” for all the subjects.***

EXAMPLE

• I were, you were, he were, she were, it were

2nd Conditional Examples

• If I had a lot of money, I would buy a Mustang Shelby 67
• If I traveled to New York, I would visit the Yankee Stadium.
• If Betty were happy with her boyfriend, she wouldn´t be looking for another one
• If I were president, I would reduce taxes
• If Jason didn´t study, He wouldn´t have success in life.
• I would be happy if Monterrey won the  Mexican Championship
• I would study for the next exam if I were you
• * You can use “could or might” instead of would.
• Examples
• If I worked in USA, I could have a better salary
• I might go to Europe next year If I didn´t spend money in stupid things

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