4. Structure • Level 2
36. Second Conditional
Quick Lesson
1Definition
Used for UNREAL or IMAGINARY situations in the present/future.
2Formula
If + PAST SIMPLE, .... WOULD + VERB.
3Examples
- "If I had a million dollars, I would buy a boat." (I don't have the money).
- "If I lived in China, I would learn Mandarin." (I don't live there).
4The 'Were' Rule
- In formal English, use were instead of was for I/He/She/It.
- "If I were you, I would go."
10 Questions • 3 Minutes