Second conditional

Second conditional

1. USAGE

   • Hypothetical situations in the present and future.
   • Impossible/improbable situations in the present or future
   • Giving advice

2. PARTS (CLAUSES)

   • If clause
     • Past simple
   • Main clause
     • Would / wouldn't
       • Optional: could / couldn't
       • Form & use of a comma
         • If clause, main clause
           • If it rained, I would take a taxi.
         • Main clause if clause
           • I would take a taxi if it rained.

3. Examples

   • I would do more exercise if I had more time.
   • If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.
   • If I were you, I’d study more.