Second Conditional

Second Conditional

1. We use to tal about something that is impossible or something that is unlikely in the present ir the future,

   • If I owned the Hilton Hotel chain, I would be very rich.

2. We also use to give advjce, usually with If I were you.

   • If I were you, I would make a plan.

3. We use the simple past in the if clause, and would + a main verb in the main clause.

   • If Sally lived in the city, she wouldn't need a car.

4. We can also use a modal verb (could, might, etc.) instead of would in the main clause.

   • If I lived downtown, I could get to work more quickly.

5. We can use were instead of was in the if clause.

   • If Jhon was/were here, I'd ask him for advice.