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    Second Conditional: of Grammar

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    This document discusses the second conditional in English grammar. It is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future. The structure is "if + past simple, would + base verb". Some examples of its common uses are discussing unlikely future situations, giving advice by saying "If I were you, I would...", and replacing "would" with "might" or "could" to express different levels of possibility. Alternatives to using "if" in the second conditional include "if only", "unless", and "were to".

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    Second Conditional: of Grammar

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    This document discusses the second conditional in English grammar. It is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future. The structure is "if + past simple, would + base verb". Some examples of its common uses are discussing unlikely future situations, giving advice by saying "If I were you, I would...", and replacing "would" with "might" or "could" to express different levels of possibility. Alternatives to using "if" in the second conditional include "if only", "unless", and "were to".

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    This document discusses the second conditional in English grammar. It is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future. The structure is "if + past simple, would + base verb". Some examples of its common uses are discussing unlikely future situations, giving advice by saying "If I were you, I would...", and replacing "would" with "might" or "could" to express different levels of possibility. Alternatives to using "if" in the second conditional include "if only", "unless", and "were to".

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    Second Conditional: of Grammar

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    This document discusses the second conditional in English grammar. It is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future. The structure is "if + past simple, would + base verb". Some examples of its common uses are discussing unlikely future situations, giving advice by saying "If I were you, I would...", and replacing "would" with "might" or "could" to express different levels of possibility. Alternatives to using "if" in the second conditional include "if only", "unless", and "were to".

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    SECOND

    CONDITIONAL

    of grammar
    Contents
    1. Form
    2. Usage
    3. Notes
    4. Alternatives to “If”
    1. Form
    If Condition Result

    Past simple Would+ base verb

    If I won the lottery I would by a car.

    Ex: If I had much money, I’d buy a comfortable apartment.

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    2. Usage
    Conditional Sentences Type II refer to situations
    in the present. An action could happen if the
    present situation were different.
    Example: If I found her address, I would send
    her an invitation.
    I would like to send an invitation to a friend. I
    have looked everywhere for her address, but I
    cannot find it. So now I think it is rather unlikely
    that I will eventually find her address.
    2. Usage
    We use the second conditional to talk
    about:
    Possible but unlikely situations in the
    future and whether they will happen or not
    Or: We can use it to describe imaginary
    present situations

    If you saw an accident, what would you do?


    2. Usage

    We also use it for giving advice. This is


    very common:
    If I were you, I would...

    Ex: If I were you, I would stay at home and do


    my homework.

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    3. Notes

    Were instead of Was: In IF Clauses Type II, we


    usually use “were”– even if the pronoun is I, he,
    she or it.
    Ex: If I were you, I would not do this.

    The main clause can also be at the beginning of


    the sentence. In this case, don't use a comma.

    Ex: I would go mad if he became a singer.


    3. Notes
    Might and could can be used instead of
    would:
    Ex: -If you tried again, you would succeed.
    (certain result)
    -If you tried again, you might succeed.
    (possible result)
    -If you tried again, you could succeed.
    (ability)
    3. Notes
    We never use would, or wouldn't in the if
    clause. We only use would to indicate
    politeness
    Ex: If you would sit here, I will make you a
    cup of coffee.( Sit here please and I will
    make you a cup of coffee)
    3. Notes
    Inversion of subject and auxiliary
    If+ subject+ auxiliary can be replaced by inversion
    of auxiliary and subject with “if” omitted:
    Ex 1: If I were Tom, I would refuse it

    Were I Tom, I would refuse it.


    Ex 2: If these biscuits should arrive in a damaged
    condition, please inform the factory at once.
    Should these biscuits arrive in a damaged
    condition, please inform the factory at once.
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    4. Alternatives to “If”
    If only:
    This emphasizes hypothetical situations, the
    second part of the sentence is often left out:
    Ex: If only I had enough time, I would take up
    another hobby.
    Unless:
    This means only if not.
    Ex: If he wasn’t told by Jane, he couldn’t know the
    truth.
    Unless he was told by Jane, he couldn’t
    know the truth.
    4. Alternatives to “If”

    I wouldn’t be surprised
    This expresses uncertainty. An additional not can
    be added in formal expression involving doubt.
    Ex: I wouldn’t be surprised if it didn’t rain. (I think it
    will rain)
    Were to:
    This also makes an event seem more hypothetical.
    Ex: If I were to ask you to marry me, what would
    you say?
    4. Alternatives to “If”

    If it were not for


    This describes how one event depends on
    another?
    Ex: If it weren’t for Tim, this company would
    be in a mess.
    Supposing/suppose
    This is mainly used in everyday speech
    Ex: Supposing you won the football pools,
    what would you do?
    4. Alternatives to “If”
    But for:
    This can replace if not. It is used in formal language and
    must be followed by a noun form
    Ex: But for your help, I would be in trouble now.

    Even if &whether….not
    Ex: I wouldn’t go on a camping holiday even if you paid
    me.
    Joanna wouldn’t want a dog even if she had room to
    keep one.
    She wouldn’t want a dog whether she had room for
    one or not.

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