SECOND CONDITIONAL

SECOND CONDITIONAL

1. we use the second conditional to talk about things that are unlikely, or untrue fture situatuons

   • if cause
   • main cause
     • if + past simple + would + infinitive
       • Example: If i travelled arounf. i would (i´d) buy a laptop.
         • BY: JOSE RODOLFO FARFAN HUAMAN

2. we usually use a comma between the two parts of the sentence when the if clause begins the sentence. when it comes after the main clause, there is no comma

   • Example: I woud buy a laptop if i travelled around.

3. In the main clause we sometimes use could (=would be able to) instead of would. It thas no short form

   • Example: If you had a car, you could drive to work.

4. thE expression If I were you / him / her, etc, is used to give advice.

   • Example: If i were you, I´d look for another job.

5. EXAMPLE OF SECOND CONDITIONAL

   • If we lived in France we learned French very fast.
     • If won the lottery, i would buy my dream house.
       • If she lost weight, the dress would fit.
         • If were taller, she would like me.

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