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Second Conditional in English Grammar

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What is the main purpose of using the second conditional?

To express things that are unlikely to happen or are purely imaginary (correct)

To give advice on real situations

To talk about past experiences

To describe future situations that are certain to happen

What is the correct structure of the second conditional?

If + past simple, then would + infinitive (correct)

If + present simple, then will + infinitive

If + future simple, then shall + infinitive

If + present continuous, then is going to + infinitive

In which situation would you use the second conditional?

If you're imagining winning a prize (correct)

If you're describing a daily routine

If you're planning a trip to Europe

If you're talking about a historical event

What is the difference between the first and second conditionals?

The first conditional is used for real possibilities, and the second is used for unlikely or imaginary situations Signup and view all the answers

Can you use 'were' instead of 'was' in the second conditional?

Yes, only with 'I' and 'he/she/it' in formal writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the second conditional?

Informal and imaginative Signup and view all the answers

What type of situations do we use the second conditional to talk about?

Imaginary or unlikely situations in the present or future Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the sentence 'If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house'?

The speaker is dreaming about winning the lottery Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence 'If I had his number, I would call him' imply?

The speaker doesn't have his number Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sentence 'If I were you, I wouldn't go out with that man'?

To give a piece of advice Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the two sentences 'If I had enough money, I would buy a house with twenty bedrooms and a swimming pool' and 'If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes'?

The first sentence is less likely to happen Signup and view all the answers

Why is the second conditional used in the sentence 'If I had enough money, I would buy a house with twenty bedrooms and a swimming pool'?

To express an unreal or hypothetical scenario Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the sentence 'If I had enough money, I would buy a house with twenty bedrooms and a swimming pool' and 'If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes'?

The likelihood of the scenario happening Signup and view all the answers

What does the sentence 'If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house' express?

An unreal or hypothetical scenario Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the second conditional in a sentence?