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Second conditional exercises perfect english grammar plus#
Each grammar topic comes with one free exercise where you can review the basics, as well as many more Lingolia Plus exercises where you can practise according to your level. Example: If I were you, I would go to Europe. The most common structure in this context is if I were you. If it weren’t so busy at the beach, we would go more often. Examples: If it were possible, I would stay in five-star hotels for the whole trip. There is no change in meaning, although were is sometimes considered more formal than was. When we use the verb be in second conditional if-clauses, we can use were instead of was with the I, he, she and it forms of the verb. (comma after the if-clause) The planning would be a nightmare if I did that. Example: If I did that, the planning would be a nightmare. When the clauses are reversed, we do not use a comma. When the if-clause comes first, it is followed by a comma. = I would retire early if I won the lottery. Example: If I won the lottery, I would retire early. Like with other conditional types, we can reverse the order of the clauses with no change in meaning. Travelling might be easier if you had a bigger budget. Example: If you went to Europe, you could see multiple countries in one day. We do not use should in the second conditional.
Could introduces the idea of ability, while might expresses a possibility. We can use the modal verbs could and might instead of would. (two negative clauses) If you had six weeks off, where would you go? (one negative clause, one positive) If I didn’t have a free summer, I wouldn’t be able to travel. Examples: I wouldn’t relax if I had to buy new tickets every day.
Improve your knowledge of Second Conditional Sentences here. Example: If you had an Interrailing ticket, the planning would be easy. Here are 10 exercises to help you practice and learn Second Conditional Sentences in English. Second conditional if-clauses contain a past tense, while the main clause contains would + infinitive.
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