Second Conditional

Second Conditional

1. I WISH: Situation we want to be different

   • If only + past simple/continuous or could
     • I wish I could help you

2. Composed of: If-clause + main clause

   • Would + infinitive

3. Use: Present and future, situations that are imaginary or impossible

   • If I were you I would do this

4. Wish + would = complain

   • I wish you wouldn't be so rude