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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
What is the correct structure of the second conditional?
If + past simple, then would + infinitive
In which situation would you use the second conditional?
If you're imagining winning a prize
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
Can you use 'were' instead of 'was' in the second conditional?
Yes, only with 'I' and 'he/she/it' in formal writing
What is the tone of the second conditional?
Informal and imaginative
What type of situations do we use the second conditional to talk about?
Imaginary or unlikely situations in the present or future
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
What does the sentence 'If I had his number, I would call him' imply?
The speaker doesn't have his number
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
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
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
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
What does the sentence 'If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house' express?
An unreal or hypothetical scenario
What is the purpose of using the second conditional in a sentence?
To express an unreal or hypothetical scenario
Learn about the second conditional, a type of conditional sentence used to talk about imaginary or unlikely situations in the present or future. Understand its structure and usage with examples.
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