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Introduction
The second conditional (also called conditional type 2) is a structure used for talking about unreal situations in the present or in the future. This page will explain how the second conditional is formed, and when to use it.
When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises.
1. If her hair were black, she ________ completely different. 1. look 2. will look 3. would look 4. looks
2. We would learn a lot from dolphins if they ________. 1. can talk 2. talk 3. will talk 4. could talk
3. He's so stupid! If he ________ an animal, he would be a sheep. 1. is 2. would be 3. were 4. are 5. was 4. If I ________ a penny for every can of soda I've drunk in my life, I would be rich!
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. If the weather ________ better, we ________ to the park. 1. were... will go 2. was... go 3. were... would go 4. is... would go
1. 2. 3. 4.
8. If smoking were allowed, I ________ a cigarette. 1. will have 2. had 3. have 4. would have
9. If there ________ no mosquitos, there would be no malaria. 1. was 2. would be 3. were 4. is 5. are
10. If he were a young man, he ________ able to walk faster. 1. is 2. will be 3. was 4. would be
Second Conditional 2
Type the correct form of each verb.
Each of these sentences is a second conditional. Complete the sentences and copy them.
(catch) some fish for supper. (stop)! (have) my guitar. (not feel) so cold. (have to sleep) outside!
(have) a better sleeping bag, I (be) any smaller, one of us (look) out for bears if I (not be) so hungry, I (be) you!