SECOND CONDITIONAL

SECOND CONDITIONAL

1. Structure

   • The past simple after if, then 'would' and the infinitive
     • if + past simple, ...would + infinitive

2. Uses

   • We can use it to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true
   • To talk about something in the present which is impossible, because it's not true.
   • Hypothetical condition and its probable result.
     • The time is now or any time and the situation is hypothetical.
   • "would" to express the degree of certainty, permission, or a recommendation about the outcome.

3. Examples

   • If it rained, you would get wet.
   • If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house
   • If i were you, i would quit smoking
   • If you really loved me, you would buy me a diamond ring.

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