Second conditional

Second conditional

1. When to use it?

   • In hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present.

2. Structure

   • If subject + verb in past tense, + subject + would + base form
   • Subject + would + base form if subject + verb in past tense.

3. Examples

   • She would hurt herself if she fell.
     • You would get wet if it rained.
       • You wouldn't be so tired if you went to bed earlier.

4. Examples

   • If she fell, she would hurt herself.
     • If it rained, you would get wet.
       • If you went to bed earlier you wouldn't be so tired.

5. José Ángel González Carrera / A01552274