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2nd Conditional

USE

1. To imagine life is different

2. To ask hypothetical questions

3. To give advice

4. To give reasons why

Things in the future that are unlikely.

Things that are impossible in the presente.

EXAMPLES

If I had enough money, I would buy a house.

If I won the lottery, I'd buy a house

If she lived in London, she would have English friends.

If I didn't want to go, I would tell you.

If you only had one day in Singapore, what would yo do?

If you could travel to any country, where would you go??

If I were her, I'd break up with him!

If I had the money, I'd lend it to you.

GRAMMAR STRUCTURE

If + past simple, ... would + infinitive

If you could?

Extra tips!

1. "If" is a conjunction.

2. You can change the order of the clauses.

3. Subject + would are usually contracted when spoken.

4. It breaks grammar rules!