3 Read the Learn this! box and complete rule a with infinitive, past simple and would. Use the examples to help you. Then
find seven second conditional sentences in the dialogue in
exercise 2.
LEARN THIS! Second conditional
a We use the second conditional to describe an imaginary
situation or event and its result.
Ifshops didn't exist, we would buyeverything online.
imaginarysituation
result
We use the
in the ifclause and we use
in the main clause.
b We can put the main clause first.
I'd buyyou a present if l had enough money.
c We use could to mean would + be able to. It is also the
past simple of can.
If won the lottery, I could stop work.
If she could speak English, she'd get a job in the USA.