second conditional
DESCRIPTION
second conditionalTRANSCRIPT
IF CLAUSES
UNREAL (IMAGINARY) FUTURE = IF PAST, WOULD + INFINITIVE
(IMPOSSIBLE)
If I were* an eagle, I would fly around the world
or
I would fly around the world if I were an eagle
* were in all pronouns
(DIFFICULT)
If I got a million dollars, I would travel around the world
or
I would travel around the world if I got a million dollars.EXERCISES
1. If John had (have) a million dollars, he would travel (travel) to California.2. If I (finish) studies, I .. (apply) for a university.3. If you .. (not lie), we (trust) you more.
4. If Mary .. (be) punctual, she .. (not miss) the introductory session.5. You .. (go) on vacation if you . (save) your money.
6. They (come) to the beach if they .. (learn) how to swim.
7. We .. (not go) out if it .. (be) dangerous.B. Write 7 sentences more with your own words:
1. ..
2. ..
3. ..
4. ..
5. ..
6. ..
7. ..