SECOND CONDITIONAL

SECOND CONDITIONAL

1. We can use it to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true.

   • STRUCTURE
     • If + Subject + Verb (Simple Past) + Complement, Subject + Would + Verb (Infinitive) + Complement
     • HOW IS THE SECOND CONDITIONAL USED?
       • For situations that are considered unlikely to happen in the future
         • EXAMPLES
           • If I became President, I would change many things.
             • If I saw Madonna, I would scream.
       • For situations that are not true at the present time
         • EXAMPLES
           • If I had more time, I would take up a sport
             • If you spoke up, I'd hear you.
       • To give advice to someone using the expression If I were you (Si yo fuese tú).
         • EXAMPLES
           • If I were you, I'd say yes.
             • If I were you, I wouldn't invite her
   • could be used instead of would.
   • the comma is used to separate the two ideas

2. Note that the contracted form of would is' d

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