Second conditional Flashcards

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What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?

A

If + past simple, would + base form of the verb.

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True or False: The second conditional is used for real situations.

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False

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Fill in the blank: If I ______ (be) you, I would study harder.

A

were

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4
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Which verb form is used after ‘if’ in the second conditional?

A

Past simple

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5
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Complete the sentence: If she had a car, she ______ (drive) to work.

A

would drive

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What does the second conditional express?

A

Hypothetical or unreal situations.

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Choose the correct option: If it ______ (rain), we would stay indoors.

A

rained

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8
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True or False: ‘If I won the lottery, I would travel the world’ is an example of the second conditional.

A

True

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What is the main use of the second conditional?

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To talk about unlikely or impossible situations.

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Fill in the blank: If they ______ (know) the answer, they would tell you.

A

knew

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What auxiliary verb is commonly used in the second conditional?

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Would

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12
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Which of the following is NOT a second conditional sentence?

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If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

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Complete the sentence: If I ______ (have) a million dollars, I would buy a house.

A

had

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True or False: The second conditional can be used to give advice.

A

True

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Identify the error: If he was taller, he would play basketball.

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It should be ‘were’ instead of ‘was’.

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Fill in the blank: If we ______ (be) in Paris, we would visit the Eiffel Tower.

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What is the negative form of the second conditional?

A

If + past simple, would not + base form of the verb.

18
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Choose the correct option: If I ______ (see) her, I would say hello.

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What is the past simple form of ‘to go’?

20
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True or False: The second conditional can refer to the present or future.

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Complete the sentence: If he ______ (be) more organized, he would finish on time.

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What is the difference between first and second conditional?

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First conditional is for real future situations; second conditional is for unreal present or future situations.

23
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Fill in the blank: If I ______ (know) her name, I would tell you.

24
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What is an example of a second conditional sentence?

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If I were a bird, I would fly high.

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True or False: You can use 'were' with all subjects in the second conditional.
True
26
What is the purpose of using the second conditional in conversation?
To express wishes, dreams, or hypothetical situations.
27
Complete the sentence: If they ______ (invite) me, I would attend the party.
invited