The second conditional has two parts

The second conditional has two parts

1. A part always has: if

   • IF is the condition
   • The key to the structure is that the verb must be past simple.
     • If + subject (I) + simple past verb (had)
       • Part: Condition

2. The other part always has: would, could or might

   • Would is the result
   • The subject does not have to be the same as the condition, it may be different.
     • Subject (I) + would + verb in infinitive
       • Part: Result

3. For example If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world. If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

   • If I had more time, I would study more English.
     • If Paula knew french, she would teach you.
       • If i was / were you, I wouldn’t do that.

4. You can use was for singular people (I, She, He, It). But for plurals you can only use were (They, We, You).